Union in Monroe County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Union
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 30, 2015
1. Union Marker
Settled in 1774 by James Alexander, who later served in Revolutionary Army. County organized at his house, 1799. Walnut Grove, built by Andrew Beirne, and Elmwood, built by the Capertons, fine examples of colonial architecture.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 37° 35.481′ N, 80° 32.611′ W. Marker is in Union, West Virginia, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 219) and North Street (West Virginia Route 3), on the left when traveling south on Main Street. It is at the town hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Vietnam Memorial (here, next to this marker); General John Echols (a few steps from this marker); William Porcher Miles (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe Garden Club (within shouting distance of 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).
Also see . . . A picture tour of Union and Monroe County. Scroll down (or use Ctrl-F to search) for a photograph of Elmwood. Contains many photographs of Union and its fine houses.
“ Elmwood built in 1835 , a large brick Jeffersonian Classical Revival house built for Hugh Caperton. Hughs son Allen T. Caperton, served in the Confederate Senate and later in the US Senate. Elmwood and the brick barn to the rear are listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places. Since then, the house has been owned by Grover Mitchell and also home to his son Buddy Mitchell who graduated with the UHS class of 1949. The house is now owned by Chris and Anita Zollek. They are renovating the house to become a bed and breakfast with a restaurant.” (Submitted on June 3, 2015.)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 30, 2015
2. Union Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 785 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
