Near Franklin in Pendleton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Murder of Ambrose Meadows
Pendleton County Civil War Landmark
Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 17, 2023
1. Murder of Ambrose Meadows Marker
Inscription.
Murder of Ambrose Meadows. Pendleton County Civil War Landmark. At this site on May 10th, 1862, Rev. Ambrose Meadows was murdered by Union Troops. Samuel Johnson, a union who was present, wrote the following: "Col. Zigler of my regiment ordered Capt. McCall with Company B out to investigate the the report that their scout had brought to camp of the fight that had taken place near the home of Mr. Meadows. Col. Zigler, and Major Creps of an Ohio regiment, went with them and a short distance up the creek they met Meadows, arrested him and charged him with harboring their enemies. He explained his innocence and begged for a fair trial, but the men were too enraged to listen to him and Major Creps shot him, and the mill and home were burned. Capt. McCall told it later to me that he had begged Col. Zigler not to burn the home and put the mother and children out, but without avail. This was a cruel and wanton murder."
At this site on May 10th, 1862, Rev. Ambrose Meadows was murdered by Union Troops. Samuel Johnson, a union who was present, wrote the following: "Col. Zigler of my regiment ordered Capt. McCall with Company B out to investigate the the report that their scout had brought to camp of the fight that had taken place near the home of Mr. Meadows. Col. Zigler, and Major Creps of an Ohio regiment, went with them and a short distance up the creek they met Meadows, arrested him and charged him with harboring their enemies. He explained his innocence and begged for a fair trial, but the men were too enraged to listen to him and Major Creps shot him, and the mill and home were burned. Capt. McCall told it later to me that he had begged Col. Zigler not to burn the home and put the mother and children out, but without avail. This was a cruel and wanton murder."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1862.
Location. 38° 40.317′ N, 79° 18.154′ W. Marker is near Franklin, West Virginia, in Pendleton County. Marker is on Blue Gray Trail (U.S. 33) 0.2 miles south of Kiser Gap (County Road 1), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin WV 26807, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Robert Heyward, October 5, 2021
2. Murder of Ambrose Meadows Marker
Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 17, 2023
3. Murder of Ambrose Meadows Marker
Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 17, 2023
4. Murder of Ambrose Meadows Marker
This marker is located in the front yard of the gray house in photo 3, a private residence.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2021, by Robert Heyward of Prattville, Alabama. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on October 17, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 2. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Robert Heyward of Prattville, Alabama. 3, 4. submitted on October 17, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
