Point Pleasant in Mason County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Point Pleasant Battle / War of 1812
Point Pleasant Battle. Here, Oct. 10, 1774, General Andrew Lewis and a thousand Virginia riflemen defeated the federated Indian tribes led by Cornstalk. Known as the "first battle of the Revolution." It was the most important battle between Indians and whites.
War of 1812. On October 20, 1812, the western Virginia Brigade of Militia under command of General Joel Leftwich, embarked here for the Ohio frontier to join the Northwestern Army for service in the Second War with England.
Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 38° 50.356′ N, 82° 8.42′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. Marker is on South Main Street. Located at the foot of Main Street, at the formerly named Point Pleasant Memorial Park, now known as the Tu-Endie-Wei State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Point Pleasant WV 25550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Mansion House (here, next to this marker); Livia S. Poffenbarger (here, next to this marker); 12 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of Point Pleasant (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); French Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named French Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Ann Bailey (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,228 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 22, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.