Princeton in Mercer County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Richard Blankenship
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 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); McNutt House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 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); Virginia / West Virginia Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.
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 1,194 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.