Near Franklin in Pendleton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Confederate Prayer Service
Pendleton County Civil War Landmark
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1862.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 37.066′ N, 79° 20.762′ W. Marker was near Franklin, West Virginia, in Pendleton County. Marker was at the intersection of U.S. 220 and Macks Cabins Lane, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 220. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Franklin WV 26807, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Jackson's Prayer Service (here, next to this marker); Devonian Shale (approx. ¼ mile away); Destruction of Saltpeter Works (approx. 1.7 miles away); Trout Rock Fort (approx. 1.7 miles away); Civil War Soldiers Monument (approx. 1.8 miles away); McCoy House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Pendleton County World War I Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Pendleton County Court House (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
More about this marker. This marker was replaced by a new one named "Jackson's Prayer Service" (see nearby markers).
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,184 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.