Keyser in Mineral County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Historical Markers

Keyser Historical Walking Trail

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022

1. Historical Markers Marker

While this sign contains no historical information, it is included as part of the Keyser Historical Walking Trail series.

Inscription. As you enter Keyser on Route 220 from the South, on the east side, gives same information as the historical marker near the Post Office. Carskadon Mansion Marker is on the walking trail.

Erected by The City of Keyser, West Virginia. (Marker Number 20.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia, The City of Keyser series list.

Location. 39° 25.899′ N, 78° 59.204′ W. Marker is in Keyser, West Virginia, in Mineral County. It is on South Mineral Street (U.S. 220) just south of Carskadon Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 567 S Mineral St, Keyser WV 26726, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

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: Keyser / Averell’s Raid (here, next to this marker); Thomas R. Carskadon (within shouting distance of this marker); Carskadon Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Cannon Road (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Piano (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Fuller / Capture of New Creek (approx. half a mile away); Potomac State College

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(approx. half a mile away); Fort Fuller (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keyser.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022

2. Historical Markers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.