Spencer in Roane County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Capt. William Gandee's Co. of WV State Guards
Photographed by Craig Doda, December 26, 2021
1. Capt. William Gandee's Co. of WV State Guards Marker
In Memory of Capt. William Gandee's Co. of WV State Guards, better known as the Roane County Home Guards, who so nobly defended this area in the 40 day siege of Roane County and the 7 day battle of Spencer in the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865.
Erected by Little Kanawha Resource Conservation and Development Area.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 38° 48.184′ N, 81° 20.969′ W. Memorial is in Spencer, West Virginia, in Roane County. It is on Market Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Spencer WV 25276, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in West Virginia’s Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tech Sgt. Irvin F. Conley (here, next to this marker); Roane County Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); American Legion Post No. 21 Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Roane County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Capturing Spencer (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spencer (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Spencer (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spencer.
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Photographed by Craig Doda, December 26, 2021
2. Capt. William Gandee's Co. of WV State Guards Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
