Point Pleasant in Mason County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Daniel Haymond Polsley

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 28, 2018

1. Daniel Haymond Polsley Marker

Inscription. Born 1803 in Palatine, Polsley was a noted lawyer and publisher of the Western Transcript in Wellsburg until he moved to Mason County in 1845. A delegate to the Wheeling conventions, Polsley served in the Restored Government of Virginia as lieutenant governor; Circuit judge, 1863-1866; he served one term in the U.S. House, 1867-1869. Polsley died at home on October 14, 1877.

Erected 2017 by West Virginia Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 14, 1877.

Location. 38° 50.737′ N, 82° 8.219′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. Marker is at the intersection of Viand St (West Virginia Route 62) and 7th Street, on the left when traveling north on Viand St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Point Pleasant WV 25550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 701 Viand Street (a few steps from this marker); 615 Viand Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 704 Main Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Seventh Street (about 300 feet away); 708 Main Street

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(about 300 feet away); 707 Main Street (about 300 feet away); 711 Main Street (about 400 feet away); Gordon C. and Mildred R. Jackson Foundation (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 28, 2018

2. Daniel Haymond Polsley Marker

Daniel Haymond Polsley (1803–1877) image. Click for full size.

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3. Daniel Haymond Polsley (1803–1877)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.