Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Craik-Patton House

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 27, 2008

1. Craik-Patton House Marker

Inscription. Built 1834 as "Elm Grove" by James Craik, grandson of Geo. Washington's personal physician. Sold to George Smith Patton, 1858, and retained by family until end of Civil War. Born here was father of noted World War II general Geo. S. Patton. Moved to Lee St. from original Virginia St. location in 1906. Acquired by City of Charleston in 1968 and leased to Colonial Dames. Moved to park 1973.

Erected 2008 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 38° 19.926′ N, 81° 35.162′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. It is on Kanawha Blvd E (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling east. West of the Daniel Boone Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2809 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston WV 25311, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Charleston's Civil War Sites (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); H. Bernard Wehrle, Sr.

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(about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Daniel Boone (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lewis’ March (approx. 1.1 miles away); West Virginia Home Guards (approx. 1.4 miles away); Thomas J. Jackson (approx. 1.4 miles away); The New Deal In Your Community (approx. 1.4 miles away); Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Daniel Boone (was about 800 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 7, 2011

2. Craik-Patton House Marker

Photo taken looking east on Kanawha Blvd in front of the house.

The Craik-Patton House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 7, 2011

3. The Craik-Patton House

House is located behind the historical marker, marker is on the right out of the frame.

Craik-Patton House Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

4. Craik-Patton House Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 897 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.