Princeton in Mercer County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Richard Blankenship

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, August 21, 2010

1. Richard Blankenship Marker

Inscription. Richard Blankenship, Revolutionary War Soldier, was a member of Major James Robertson's company of New River Valley volunteers who fought at the Battle of Point Pleasant, October 10, 1774. He lived on a 33 acre farm 8 mi. southeast, at Ingleside, Mercer Co. and was recorded as an octogenarian in 1840 census. He was early settler, soldier and progenitor of many people in this area.

Erected 1979 by West Virginia Department of Culture and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1832.

Location. 37° 21.947′ N, 81° 6.162′ W. Marker is in Princeton, West Virginia, in Mercer County. It is at the intersection of Alvis Street (U.S. 19) and East Main Street (West Virginia Road 20), on the right when traveling north on Alvis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 East Main Street, Princeton WV 24740, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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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: American Revolution Bicentennial Bell (a few steps from this marker); Princeton (within shouting distance of this marker); To The Memory of Gen. Hugh Mercer (within shouting distance of this marker); Those Who Served War Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McNutt House (about 500 feet away); Battle of Pigeon's Roost (approx. 0.3 miles away); Napoleon Bonaparte French (approx. 0.4 miles away); Confederate Dead (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.

Wide view of the Richard Blankenship Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, August 21, 2010

2. Wide view of the Richard Blankenship Marker

Located on the front lawn of the Mercer County Courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,675 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.