Buckhannon in Upshur County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

David S. Pinnell

Photographed by Mark P Brock-Cancellieri, July 20, 2024

1. David S. Pinnell Marker

Inscription. Born June 9, 1812. Pinnell was a doctor, politician, and exhorter. Joined the 3rd (W)VA Cavalry as assistant surgeon in 1862, and was delegate to the constitutional convention in 1863. Served in WV Legislature, 1865-1869, and was Speaker of the House. Appointed consul to Melbourne, Australia in 1869 by President Grant. Returned to WV; died 1885, in Upshur County.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 9, 1812.

Location. 38° 59.498′ N, 80° 13.817′ W. Marker is in Buckhannon, West Virginia, in Upshur County. It is at the intersection of South Kanawha Street (West Virginia Route 20) and South Locust Street, on the left when traveling north on South Kanawha Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 S Kanawha St, Buckhannon WV 26201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia.

It is

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also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern 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: The West Virginia Strawberry Festival (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bicentennial Sycamore Tree (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Buckhannon's Bicentennial Boulder (about 500 feet away); Oscar Guy McCue (about 500 feet away); Horseshoe History & Rules (about 500 feet away); In Honor of Jerry Kimble and Jim Farrell (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Horseshoe History & Rules (about 600 feet away); Stump Lane (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buckhannon.

Also see . . . UVA Unionist - Philip F. Pinnell. Includes a history of the David S. Pinnell family. (Submitted on November 28, 2024.)

Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 24, 2025

2. David S. Pinnell Marker

View is looking north.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2024, by Mark P. Brock-Cancellieri of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 28, 2024, by Mark P. Brock-Cancellieri of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on February 24, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.