Beckley in Raleigh County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Wildwood
Photographed by PaulwC3, August 23, 2014
1. Wildwood Marker
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s New River Gorge. 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: Ferguson Rock (here, next to this marker); The Mysterious Ferguson Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfred Beckley / Wildwood
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Photographed by PaulwC3, August 23, 2014
2. Wide view of the Wildwood Marker
Photographed by PaulwC3, August 23, 2014
3. Wildwood (1836)
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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 629 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
