Ansted in Fayette County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
"Contentment"
Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 20, 2008
1. "Contentment" Marker
Built, 1830, on the old James River and Kanawha Turnpike. Restored antebellum home of Colonel George W. Imboden, on General Lee's staff, C.S.A. Property and headquarters of the Fayette County Historical Society, organized in 1926.Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 38° 7.873′ N, 81° 6.484′ W. Marker is in Ansted, West Virginia, in Fayette County. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 60). In front of the Contentment Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ansted WV 25812, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Contentment (a few steps from this marker); New Haven Veterans' Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jackson's Mother (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hawks Nest Strike (approx. 0.6 miles away); William Nelson Page
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Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 26, 2012
2. "Contentment" Marker
An updated photo showing that the marker has been redone.
Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 20, 2008
3. "Contentment" Marker
Contentment Home behind the marker.
Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 26, 2012
4. "Contentment" Marker
Looking east on U.S. Route 60 west of Ansted.
Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 26, 2012
5. George W. Imboden Grave Stone
Grave site is near the grave for Stonewall Jackson's mother.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 824 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 11, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on May 28, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 11, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 4, 5. submitted on May 28, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
