Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
The Ruffners
By Michael Sean Nix, October 3, 2009
1. The Ruffners Marker
Grave of Joseph Ruffner, who bought the site of Charleston from the Clendenins. His son, Daniel, built Holly Mansion on Kanawha Street in 1815. The Ruffners aided oil and gas development by improved drills used in salt wells.Erected 1964 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.
Location. 38° 20.262′ N, 81° 37.224′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Marker is on Kanawha Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of Elizabeth Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston WV 25311, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kanawha Riflemen (a few steps from this marker); Slavery in West Virginia (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 45th US Colored Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); The 35th Star (approx. ¼ mile away);
By Michael Sean Nix, October 3, 2009
2. The Ruffners Marker
this page online
More about this marker. Marker is across the street from a park that contains the graves.
By Michael Sean Nix, October 3, 2009
3. Ruffners Grave
Here are the graves of Joseph Ruffner & Anna his wife. He was born in Shenandoah County Sept. 25, 1740. She was born in the same county 1742. They emigrated to Kanawha in 1795 and became the proprietors of this bottom and the salt spring at Campbells Creek. He died March 23, 1803. She died August 19, 1820. They were the parents of David, Joseph, Samuel, Tobias, Eve, Daniel & Abra B. Let their spotless integrity, useful industry & sincere piety be remembered and imitated by their descendants.
By Michael Sean Nix, October 3, 2009
4. Ruffners Grave
Elizabeth Painter
Wife of Daniel Ruffner seventh son of Joseph Ruffner
Born Jan. 27 1769 Luray, VA.
Died Aug. 9, 1841
Charleston, VA.
(W. VA.)
By Michael Sean Nix, October 3, 2009
5. Ruffner Memorial Park
Park the graves are in.
circa 2009
6. Holly Mansion
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 909 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 5, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 6. submitted on October 6, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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