New Martinsville in Wetzel County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

James G. West

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 22, 2022

1. James G. West Marker

Inscription. Born 1794, he was a politician and Methodist minister. Involved in the creation and development of Wetzel County, he also served in both houses of Virginia's prewar legislature. A member of the 2nd Wheeling Convention, he served as committee chair for the Division of the State that ultimately paved the way for West Virginia statehood. West died in 1872 In Marion County.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.

Location. 39° 38.265′ N, 80° 51.461′ W. Marker is in New Martinsville, West Virginia, in Wetzel County. It is at the intersection of Energy Road (West Virginia Route 2) and Harlan Drive, on the right when traveling south on Energy Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Martinsville WV 26155, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Northern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper

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South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern 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: New Martinsville (a few steps from this marker); Levi Morgan (approx. half a mile away); Wetzel County Time Capsule (approx. half a mile away); Civil War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); World War II Cannon (approx. half a mile away); Lincoln Theater (approx. half a mile away); Adena Burial Mound (approx. half a mile away); In Memory of All Veterans (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Martinsville.

Also see . . . Rev. James G. West at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on January 23, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 22, 2022

2. James G. West Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.