Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Spicer Patrick

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

1. Spicer Patrick Marker

Inscription. Born 1791 in New York, he moved to Kanawha County to practice medicine and became a prominent politician. He served several terms in the VA Assembly and opposed secession at the 1861 Richmond Convention. In 1863, Patrick was elected to the WV House of Delegates, where he became the first Speaker of the House. He later served in the State Senate, 1870-71. Patrick died in 1884.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.

Location. 38° 21.887′ N, 81° 39.847′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. It is on Kanawha Boulevard West west of Bream Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1420 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston WV 25387, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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: Baptism By Fire (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); William H. Davis (about 700 feet away); Alex Schoenbaum (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Growing City (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Monumental Project

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); George W. Summers (approx. half a mile away); War At The Front Door (approx. 0.6 miles away); Little Page Terrace Public Housing (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

2. Spicer Patrick Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.