West Union in Doddridge County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
West Union
Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 17, 2011
1. West Union Marker
West Union, incorporated in 1881, was formerly called Lewisport in honor of Lewis Maxwell. It is the county seat of Doddridge, named for Philip Doddridge. In it lived J. H. Diss Debar and Sen. and Gov. M. M. Neely.
Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 17.683′ N, 80° 46.292′ W. Marker was in West Union, West Virginia, in Doddridge County. It was on Davis Street / Old U.S. 50 (West Virginia Route 18) just north of Main Street ( Route 18), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: West Union WV 26456, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in West Virginia’s Little Kanawha Valley. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Skirmish at West Union / West Union (within shouting distance of this marker); Lathrop Russell Charter House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Doddridge County Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away); Chapman J. Stuart (approx.
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Regarding West Union. Matthew M. Neely (D-WV) was a U.S. Senator from 1923 to 1929 and again 1949 to 1958. He was Governor of West Virginia from 1941 to 1945, and U.S. Representative 1944-1946.
Also see . . . West Union WV. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 5, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. Joseph H. Diss Debar, U.S. Senator and West Virginia Governor Matthew M. Neely
Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 17, 2011
2. West Union Marker
The town of West Union is off frame to the right. Main Street bridge is in the distance.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,075 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
