Alexander Campbell

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2009

1. Alexander Campbell Marker

Inscription. Here lived the leading influence in America's largest indigenous religious movement, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and founder of Bethany College. Built in four periods: the John Brown Mansion, completed in 1793; Buffalo Seminary, in 1819; brick dining wing, in 1836; and “Stranger's Hall”, in 1840. Among famous Americans who were guests were Calhoun, Clay, Webster, Davis, Garfield.

Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 12.445′ N, 80° 32.867′ W. Marker was in Bethany, West Virginia, in Brooke County. It was on Main Street (West Virginia Route 67), on the right when traveling west. Marker is about 300 feet east of intersection with Peace Point Road, east of Bethany. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Bethany WV 26032, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the Northern Panhandle.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in Appalachia.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Thomas Campbell (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Archibald McLean

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(about 800 feet away); Bethany Church of Christ (approx. 0.4 miles away); Delta Tau Delta Birthplace (approx. half a mile away); Bethany / Rice's Fort (approx. half a mile away); Renner Union - Bethany House (approx. half a mile away); Bethany / Bethany College (approx. one mile away); Bethany Turnpike Tunnels (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethany.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Campbell Cemetery (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Alexander Campbell. (Submitted on July 19, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Alexander Campbell Mansion, Route 67, Bethany, Brooke County, WV. Historic American Buildings Survey Record for the Campbell Mansion. Includes photos, schematics, and a history of the building. (Submitted on December 27, 2014.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2009

2. Alexander Campbell Marker

Looking west along WV Route 67. Campbell Cemetery marker at distant left, with center "tower" remains of round barn behind the distant marker.

Alexander Campbell Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2009

3. Alexander Campbell Mansion

Alexander Campbell's Study image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2009

4. Alexander Campbell's Study

Located just west of the mansion.

<i>VIEW FROM SOUTH - Alexander Campbell Mansion, Route 67, Bethany, Brooke County, WV</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jack Boucher, 1979

5. VIEW FROM SOUTH - Alexander Campbell Mansion, Route 67, Bethany, Brooke County, WV

Historic American Buildings Survey Statement of Significance: The Campbell Mansion and its accompanying landscape is significant not only as the home of Alexander Campbell, a guiding light in the founding of the Christian church movement, but as an important example of the vernacular architecture and landscape associated with a prosperous northwestern Virginia community leader, educator and farmer.

<i>The bed on which Alexander Campbell died, Campbell Mansion, Bethany, W. Va.</i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard by Photcrafters, Photo by L.C. Knee, circa 1930

6. The bed on which Alexander Campbell died, Campbell Mansion, Bethany, W. Va.

Alexander Campbell Tombstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2009

7. Alexander Campbell Tombstone

In Campbell Cemetery; about 1000 feet south of the Campbell homestead.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,865 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on December 27, 2014. 7. submitted on July 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.