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

Old Glenville Cemetery

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 27, 2021

1. Old Glenville Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Scattered here around us are the tombstones of past Gilmer County residents that have all shared in their experiences with their participation among the community. The history here ranges from the eldest head stone date of December 18, 1794, (birth date of Robert N. Ball) to that of the most recent grave of Thomas R. Hendrick who died in 1972. Actually the cemetery is a combination of four different families that were spread throughout the tract based upon each families personal preference.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical date for this entry is December 18, 1794.

Location. 38° 56.14′ N, 80° 49.92′ W. Marker is in Glenville, West Virginia, in Gilmer County. It is on College St (County Road 119/10) 0.1 miles north of Beallview Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Lynn Ave, 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 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: Fallen Post Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Glenville State College World War II Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Attack on Glenville (about 500 feet away); Fort Moore (about 500 feet away); Glenville State Teachers College

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(about 600 feet away); Glenville State College Presidents (about 600 feet away); Glenville State College (about 800 feet away); Clemons Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glenville.

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 27, 2021

2. Old Glenville Cemetery Marker

Old Glenville Cemetery Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 27, 2021

3. Old Glenville Cemetery Site

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 9, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.