Beverly in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Beverly
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
1. Beverly Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1753.
Location. 38° 50.457′ N, 79° 52.508′ W. Marker is in Beverly, West Virginia, in Randolph County. It is on Main Street (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling north. Located at the edge of the town square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beverly WV 26253, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: 1813 Randolph County Jail (here, next to this marker); Robert Foyles & Family (a few steps from this marker); Beverly Public Square (a few steps from this marker); Blackman-Bosworth Store (a few steps from this marker); The First Campaign (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Beverly (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named
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Other markers no longer nearby. Randolph Co Jail - 1813 (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Occupied Beverly (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Craig Swain
2. Town Square
The state marker for Beverly stands to the left, near the end of the fence. The memorial for the Robert Foyles family (and other events near Beverly) stands in the middle of an opening in the fence. The interpretive marker for the town square is in the middle, behind the memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,152 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
