Beverly in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Crozet~Chenoweth
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Rich Mountain Battlefield
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 27, 2024
1. Crozet-Chenoweth Marker
Claudius Crozet, a French-born civil engineer formerly in the army of Napoleon, surveyed the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike and other major roads, tunnels, and canals in this region. The routes of these historic byways are a testimony to his skill in overcoming mountainous terrain. Here was home of Lemuel Chenoweth, legendary 19th century bridge-builder and architect.
On July 11, 1861, Federal forces led by Gen. William S. Rosencrans routed Confederates five miles west at Rich Mountain in the first major Union victory of the Civil War. Telegrams amplified the victory. This battle drove Confederates from the region, propelled by Maj. Gen. George McClellan to supreme Union command and paved the way for West Virginia statehood.
Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • 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. It is at
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Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. It is also 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: 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); Beverly Covered Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Buckey House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Lemuel Chenoweth House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rowan House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1813 Randolph County Jail (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beverly.
Other markers no longer nearby. Lemuel Chenoweth House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Peter Buckey House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Randolph Co Jail - 1813 (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. Marker and text have been updated since the last entry.
Also see . . . Rich Mountain Battlefield
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 27, 2024
2. Rich Mountain Battlefield Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 27, 2024
3. Crozet~Chenoweth Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 27, 2024
4. Rich Mountain Battlefield Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
5. 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 March 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,272 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 28, 2024, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on October 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
