Point Pleasant in Mason County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Pioneer Cemetery

900 Block Viand Street

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

1. Pioneer Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Early settlers are buried here. Among those interred is Dr. Jesse Bennett, the first physician to perform a successful caesarian section in America in 1794. The patient was his wife. Dr. Bennett's coffin and 14-foot monument were relocated to this cemetery from the Bennett Cemetery in 1985.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.

Location. 38° 50.868′ N, 82° 8.182′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. Marker is on Viand Street north of 9th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Point Pleasant WV 25550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Jesse Bennett (here, next to this marker); Rev. Francis Dutton (a few steps from this marker); Early Graves (within shouting distance of this marker); 915 Viand Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 906 Main Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 902 Main Street (about 300 feet away); 903 Main Street (about 400 feet away); 1002 Main Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.

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Photographed By Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

2. Pioneer Cemetery Marker

Pioneer Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

3. Pioneer Cemetery

Dr. Jesse Bennett Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

4. Dr. Jesse Bennett Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.