Fayetteville in Fayette County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Abraham Vandal
Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 25, 2012
1. Abraham Vandal Marker (Plaque One)
Plaque One
Abraham Vandal
1758-1848
* Born in Dutchess, NY
* Soldier in the American Revolutionary War 1776-1781
* Married Mary Dillon 1780
* Father of Eight Children
* Early Fayetteville Settler
* In 1812 Abraham purchased 200 acres, including the present site of Fayetteville
Plaque Two
New York native Abraham Vandal settled Fayetteville or Vandalia around 1812. Historians believe his cabin was located on the present site of the Fayette County National Bank.
In 1834, Vandal gave the county the lot, located near a dead chestnut tree in a rye field, for the courthouse. Since the construction of the first courthouse in 1838, three subsequent buildings have shared the same site.
Fayette County and its seat of government, Fayetteville, both take their names from the French statesman and friend of the American Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette.
Vandal died on November 12, 1848, and is buried in the Westlake Cemetery at Ansted.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1863.
Location. 38° 3.19′ N, 81° 6.244′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in the New River Gorge and in Greater Charleston Area. It is also 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 walking distance of this marker: Fayette County Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial (here, next to this marker); Fayetteville (here, next to this marker); Marquis de Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Fayetteville (within shouting distance of this marker); Morris Harvey House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Legion Post 149 Veterans Memorial Torch (about
Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 25, 2012
2. Abraham Vandal Marker (Plaque Two)
Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Fayetteville (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 25, 2012
3. Abraham Vandal both Plaques
Both plaques in the foreground at street level, Fayetteville marker is on the courthouse lawn in the background.
Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 26, 2012
4. Abraham Vandal Grave Site
Vandal's grave is located in the Westlake Cemetery in Ansted, his grave is on the left in photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,278 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 30, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
