East Bank in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Coalburg

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 11, 2010

1. Coalburg Marker

Inscription. Here was the home of W.H. Edwards, naturalist and explorer, who led an important expedition to the Amazon in 1846 and was one of the chief authorities on butterflies and moths. He was a descendant of renowned Jonathan Edwards.

Erected 1973 by West Virginia Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Exploration • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 38° 12.531′ N, 81° 27.445′ W. Marker was in East Bank, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. It was on 3rd Avenue (West Virginia Route 61) 0.1 miles south of 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: East Bank WV 25067, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Greater Charleston Area.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally,

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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 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: The Shamrock Sod (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Good Shepherd Chapel Catholic Church (about 600 feet away); East Bank High School (approx. one mile away); East Bank World War II Veterans (approx. one mile away); Andrew & Charles Lewis March (approx. 1.8 miles away); Virginia's Chapel (approx. 1.8 miles away); First Settlers (approx. 1.8 miles away); Major William Morris Jr. (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Bank.

Also see . . . William H. and William S. Edwards House (pdf file). National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on August 16, 2010.)

3rd Ave WV Rt 61 (facing north) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 11, 2010

2. 3rd Ave WV Rt 61 (facing north)

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

3. Coalburg Marker

W.H. Edwards House image. Click for full size.

National Register of Historic Places

4. W.H. Edwards House

Photographed by Dave W, July 27, 2024

5. Coalburg Marker

Not certain if the marker is missing or just swallowed up by the vegetation.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,818 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on July 27, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 13, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 16, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 5. submitted on July 27, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.