Union in Monroe County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
William Porcher Miles
April 25, 2026
1. William Porcher Miles Marker
In Green Hill Cemetery is the grave of William Porcher Miles, who was a Congressman from SC, a signer of the SC Ordinance of Secession and a member of the Confederate Congress. During the Civil War he served on the staff of General PGT Beauregard where he helped to negotiate surrender of Fort Sumter and was designer of the Confederate Battle Flag.
Erected 2011 by Sons of Confederate Veterans; West Virginia Archives & History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists.
Location. 37° 35.466′ N, 80° 32.604′ W. Marker is in Union, West Virginia, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Nota Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Located on the grounds of the Monroe County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 350 Main Street, Union WV 24983, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Southern Coalfields. 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: Monroe Garden Club (here, next to this marker); General John Echols (a few steps from this marker); Crook's Occupation of Union
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Bishop Matthew W. Clair, Sr. (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Don Morfe, August 6, 2012
2. William Porcher Miles Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 30, 2015
3. William Porcher Miles Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, August 6, 2012
4. William Porcher Miles Marker
Grave marker for William P Miles located in Green Hill Cemetery. GPS Coordinates for the grave are 37.5935N 80.5354W
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,036 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 28, 2026. 2. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on June 3, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
