Ansted in Fayette County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Paul Peck
Photographed by Dave W, July 27, 2024
1. Paul Peck Marker
West Virginia's First Aviator
1889-1912
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 38° 8.133′ N, 81° 5.91′ W. Marker is in Ansted, West Virginia, in Fayette County. It is at the intersection of Holley Street and Midland Trail (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north on Holley Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3843 Packs Br Rd, Ansted WV 25812, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New River Gorge and in Greater Charleston Area. 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: History Around the Cupola (a few steps from this marker); Hawks Nest Strike (a few steps from this marker); William Nelson Page (a few steps from this marker); Hawk's Nest Tunnel Disaster (a few steps from this marker); Did You Know? (a few steps from this marker); The Town of Ansted (a few steps from this marker); Jackson's Mother (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Haven Veterans' Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ansted.
Also see . . .
1. Paul Peck from Early Aviators. Aviator Col. Paul Peck in Columbian Bi-Plane (Submitted on July 28, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
2. CVB Link about Paul Peck. People dont usually think of Ansted, West Virginia as having any connection
this page online
3. Charleston Airport link about the earliest aviators you have never heard of.
When you think back to the earliest pilots in aviation, your mind quickly goes to two names. Orville and Wilbur Wright. And rightfully (no pun intended) so. 117 years ago, the two brothers piloted the first airplane near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. And thus, North Carolina got the title of First in Flight.(Submitted on July 28, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
Photographed by Dave W, July 27, 2024
2. Paul Peck Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
