Buckhannon in Upshur County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Lewis/Upshur Counties Pioneers Monument
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 10, 2025
1. Lewis/Upshur Counties Pioneers Monument
Pioneer
Killed by Indians
Mar. 8, 1782
John Fink
Revolutionary Soldier
Killed by Indians
Feb. 15, 1782
Erected 1911 by Elizabeth Zane Chapter D.A.R. and the Citizens of Upshur County.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 15, 1782.
Location. 39° 0.042′ N, 80° 12.717′ W. Marker is in Buckhannon, West Virginia, in Upshur County. It can be reached from Hall Road (County Route 13) 0.3 miles east of 5th Street, on the left when traveling east. Monument is located near the first entrance to Heavner Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buckhannon WV 26201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in North Central West Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bush's Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Resting Place (within shouting distance of this marker); George R. Latham (within shouting distance of this marker); D. D. T. Farnsworth (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Larry Brown Flagpole Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Upshur County Veterans War Dead Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Buckhannon Veteran Memorial Wall (approx. 0.2 miles away); We Honor Our "Unknowns (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buckhannon.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 10, 2025
2. Lewis/Upshur Counties Pioneers Monument
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 10, 2025
3. Lewis/Upshur Counties Pioneers Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on June 30, 2025, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
