Glenville in Gilmer County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Glenville

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 27, 2021

1. Glenville Marker

Inscription. Here was written "The West Virginia Hills," State song. This was the home of William Perry Brown, author of three score books for children, and for many years one of the most popular writers for the old "Youth's Companion."

Erected by West Virginia Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list.

Location. 38° 56.023′ N, 80° 50.246′ W. Marker is in Glenville, West Virginia, in Gilmer County. It is on East Main Street west of Court Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glenville WV 26351, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Little Kanawha 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

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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: A different marker also named Glenville (here, next to this marker); WV Rosie the Riveter Bell (a few steps from this marker); Gilmer County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Gilmer Rifles (about 600 feet away); Arbuckle House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Glenville State College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clemons Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Glenville State Teachers College (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glenville.

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 27, 2021

2. Glenville Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.