Near Auvil in Tucker County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Jonathan Minear
Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 12, 2021
1. Jonathan Minear Tablet
Erected 1930 by his descendants.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.
Location. 39° 11.022′ N, 79° 43.701′ W. Marker is near Auvil, West Virginia, in Tucker County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Cheat Valley Highway (West Virginia Route 72) and Jonathan Run Road (County Route 6), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Parsons WV 26287, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Capture of St. George / Imboden’s Expedition (approx. 1.8 miles away); St. George (approx. 2 miles away); Saint George Academy (approx. 2.1 miles away); Seneca Trail (approx. 6˝ miles away); Tucker County Courthouse (approx. 6˝ miles away); Tucker County Jail (approx. 6˝ miles away); All Gave Some, Some Gave All (approx. 6˝ miles away); Corrick's Ford Battle (approx. 6˝ miles away).
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 12, 2021
2. Jonathan Minear Monument
Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 12, 2021
3. Wayside Sign
“Historical Landmark — Site of Indian raid and slaying of Pioneer Jonathan Minear. Date – 1780. —Tucker County Historical Society”
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
