Buckhannon in Upshur County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

The Pringle Tree

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 26, 2021

1. The Pringle Tree Monument

Inscription. Near this spot stands The Pringle Tree named for John and Samuel Pringle, the first settlers of this section of West Virginia who lived in a hollow sycamore tree 1764–1767.

Erected 1922 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Elizabeth Zane Chapter, Buckhannon, West Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.

Location. 39° 1.126′ N, 80° 12.45′ W. Marker is in Buckhannon, West Virginia, in Upshur County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buckhannon WV 26201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Bicentennial Sycamore Tree (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Pringle Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Pringle Tree (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Upshur County Veterans War Dead Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Pringle Tree (approx. 1.1 miles away); D. D. T. Farnsworth (approx. 1.2 miles away); Resting Place (approx. 1.3 miles away); George R. Latham (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buckhannon.

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Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 26, 2021

2. The Pringle Tree Monument

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 26, 2021

3. The Pringle Tree Monument

Fence line for the parking lot is on the right edge. In the distance on the right is the Bicentennial Sycamore Tree Marker, in profile.

The Third Generation Pringle Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 12, 2021

4. The Third Generation Pringle Tree

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on October 24, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.