Parsons in Tucker County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Parsons / Corrick's Ford

Parsons side of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 17, 2020

1. Parsons side of the marker

Inscription.
John Crouch, pioneer settler, established "tomahawk rights" here in 1766, but the town was not incorporated until 1893. Here Shavers Fork and Blackwater unite to form the Cheat River. Hu Maxwell, the historian, lived near.

After the battles of Philippi, Laurel Hill, and Rich Mountain, Gen. R.S. Garnett, new commander of the Confederates, led his army southward through the Tygarts Valley. His force was overtaken at Corrick's Ford, July 13, 1861, defeated, and Garnett killed.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 13, 1861.

Location. 39° 5.778′ N, 79° 40.845′ W. Marker is in Parsons, West Virginia, in Tucker County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 72) and 1st Street (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Parsons WV 26287, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of All World War I Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of All World War II Veterans

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of All American Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of All Korean War Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of All Vietnam Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of All Women who Served in the Armed Forces to Preserve America's Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of All Persian Gulf War Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of All Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parsons.

Also see . . . Battle of Corrick's Ford. Overview of the battle. (Submitted on October 25, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Parsons Side of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

2. Parsons Side of Marker

This photo is from a previous version of the marker.

Corrick's Ford Side of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

3. Corrick's Ford Side of Marker

This photo is from a previous version of the marker.

Parsons / Corrick's Ford Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 17, 2020

4. Parsons / Corrick's Ford Marker

Shavers Fork near the site of Corrick's Ford image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

5. Shavers Fork near the site of Corrick's Ford

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,136 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on July 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on October 25, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.