Beckley in Raleigh County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Wildwood

Photographed By PaulwC3, August 23, 2014

1. Wildwood Marker

Inscription.
Built by John Lilly, Sr. in 1835-36, it was the home of Alfred Beckley (1802-88) and Amelia Neville Craig. Son of John Beckley, first clerk of the House of Representatives, he founded the town of Beckley and wrote the bill proposing formation of Raleigh County. An 1823 West Point graduate, he rose to rank of Brig. Gen. in the Civil War. Listed on National Register in 1971, and opened as a House Museum in 1986.

Erected by West Virginia Department of Culture and History. (Marker Number RA 1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 37° 46.298′ N, 81° 10.41′ W. Marker is in Beckley, West Virginia, in Raleigh County. Marker can be reached from Laurel Terrace west of F Street. The marker is located in front of the Wildwood House Museum, next to the visitor parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 Laurel Terrace, Beckley WV 25801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ferguson Rock (here, next to this marker); The Mysterious Ferguson Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfred Beckley / Wildwood (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Civil War Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Stratton High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bill Withers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Airport Hangar and Office (approx. 0.6 miles away); "The Most Modern Club": Black Knight (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beckley.

Wide view of the Wildwood Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By PaulwC3, August 23, 2014

2. Wide view of the Wildwood Marker

Wildwood (1836) image. Click for more information.

Photographed By PaulwC3, August 23, 2014

3. Wildwood (1836)

National Register of Historic Places Registration Form:
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.