Jane Lew in Lewis County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Gen. Lightburn

Photographed by Forest McDermott, October 29, 2014

1. Gen. Lightburn Marker

Inscription. The Broad Run Baptist Church was organized in 1804. (2 Mi.W.) In its cemetery are buried many early settlers. Here is grave of Gen. Jos. A. Lightburn of the Union Army. After the War between the States, he became a Baptist minister.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 39° 6.56′ N, 80° 24.393′ W. Marker is in Jane Lew, West Virginia, in Lewis County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 19) and High Street (County Route 8), on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6113 Main Street, Jane Lew WV 26378, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dedicated To All Veterans (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First M.P. Church (about 400 feet away); Harrison County / Lewis County (approx. 1.7 miles away); Jackson's Mill (approx. 3.3 miles away); Sawmill (approx. 3.3 miles away); Blacksmith Shop

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(approx. 3.3 miles away); Blaker's Mill (approx. 3.3 miles away); Cummins Jackson House (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jane Lew.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Hacker's Creek / Jane Lew (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Forest McDermott, October 29, 2014

2. Gen. Lightburn Marker

Photo taken looking north on U.S. Route 19

Photographed by Forest McDermott, October 29, 2014

3. Gen. Lightburn Marker

Marker is on the left across the bridge.

Gen. Lightburn site, Broad Run Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, April 28, 2025

4. Gen. Lightburn site, Broad Run Baptist Church

Gen. Lightburn gravesite (left) looking towards Broad Run Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, April 28, 2025

5. Gen. Lightburn gravesite (left) looking towards Broad Run Baptist Church

Broad Run Baptist Church near Jane Lew, WV image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, April 28, 2025

6. Broad Run Baptist Church near Jane Lew, WV

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2014, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 814 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2014, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 11, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.