Near Peytona in Boone County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Indian Camp

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 13, 2019

1. Indian Camp Marker

Inscription. Under rock overhang across highway was an Indian camp site. Here were found several burials. One occupation, Fort Ancient, dates from A.D. 1400; another, Buck Garden, from A.D. 1000. Pottery and other artifacts were found.

Erected 1964 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1000 CE.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 38° 8.068′ N, 81° 41.245′ W. Marker was near Peytona, West Virginia, in Boone County. It was on Daniel Boone Parkway (West Virginia Route 3) half a mile west of the Peytona Post Office on Roundbottom Road (Local Route 119/21), on the left when traveling west. It is at the Drawdy Falls roadside park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Peytona WV 25154, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the Southern Coalfields.

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was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: John Edward Kenna (a few steps from this marker); Coal Discovered (approx. 0.4 miles away); Peytona (approx. half a mile away); Nellis No. 3 Mine Explosion (approx. 3.3 miles away); Nellis / ARMCO Coal (approx. 3.3 miles away); Little Coal River (approx. 8.4 miles away); Robert Hager (approx. 8½ miles away); Boone County World War Memorial (approx. 8.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peytona.

Indian Camp and John Edward Kenna Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 13, 2019

2. Indian Camp and John Edward Kenna Markers

Photographed by Dave W, July 27, 2024

3. Indian Camp Marker

Empty pole can be seen here next to the John Edward Kenna marker.

The view across the highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 13, 2019

4. The view across the highway

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,302 times since then and 131 times this year. Last updated on July 27, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on July 27, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. 4. submitted on August 3, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.