Union in Monroe County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Monroe Garden Club
Est. 1997
Erected by Monroe Garden Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1997.
Location. 37° 35.464′ N, 80° 32.607′ W. Marker is in Union, West Virginia, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Nota Street and Main Street (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling west on Nota Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 350 Main St, Union WV 24983, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Southern Coalfields. 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: William Porcher Miles (here, next to this marker); General John Echols (a few steps from this marker); Crook's Occupation of Union (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Union (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop Matthew W. Clair, Sr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chapman House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union.
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 25, 2026
2. Monroe Garden Club Marker inside the open-air gazebo on the grounds of the courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
