Beverly in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Crozet - Chenoweth / Rich Mountain

Crozet - Chenoweth Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

1. Crozet - Chenoweth Side

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Crozet - Chenoweth
Memorial road to Col. Claudius Crozet, leader in building the Northwestern and the Staunton and Parkersburg turnpikes. Here was the home of Lemuel Chenoweth, who designed and built many wooden bridges in W. Va. which became famous.

Rich Mountain
At Rich Mountain, 5 miles west, July 11, 1861, Federal forces defeated Confederate troops whose trenches may still be seen. Military reputations of Gen. Geo. B. McClellan and of Gen. W.S. Rosecrans were established by this victory.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1864.

Location. 38° 50.507′ N, 79° 52.49′ W. Marker is in Beverly, West Virginia, in Randolph County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 55) and Bridge Street (County Road 37-8), on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beverly WV 26253, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. Jonathan Arnold House (a few steps from this marker); Laura Jackson Arnold (a few steps from this marker); Adam Crawford House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lemuel Chenoweth House (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Buckey House (within shouting distance of this marker); Beverly Covered Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Rowan House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Randolph Co Jail - 1813 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beverly.

Also see . . . Rich Mountain Battlefield. Overview of the battle. (Submitted on October 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Rich Mountain Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

2. Rich Mountain Side

Crozet - Chenoweth / Rich Mountain Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

3. Crozet - Chenoweth / Rich Mountain Marker

Old Staunton and Parkersburg Turnpikes image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

4. Old Staunton and Parkersburg Turnpikes

The road passes beside the Chenoweth House, across Tygart Valley River and then up the slopes of Rich Mountain.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 898 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.