Fayetteville in Fayette County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Abraham Vandal
Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 25, 2012
1. Abraham Vandal Marker (Plaque One)
Plaque One
Abraham Vandal
1758-1848
* Born in Dutchess, NY
* Soldier in the American Revolutionary War 1776-1781
* Married Mary Dillon 1780
* Father of Eight Children
* Early Fayetteville Settler
* In 1812 Abraham purchased 200 acres, including the present site of Fayetteville
Plaque Two
New York native Abraham Vandal settled Fayetteville or Vandalia around 1812. Historians believe his cabin was located on the present site of the Fayette County National Bank.
In 1834, Vandal gave the county the lot, located near a dead chestnut tree in a rye field, for the courthouse. Since the construction of the first courthouse in 1838, three subsequent buildings have shared the same site.
Fayette County and its seat of government, Fayetteville, both take their names from the French statesman and friend of the American Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette.
Vandal died on November 12, 1848, and is buried in the Westlake Cemetery at Ansted.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1863.
Location. 38° 3.19′ N, 81° 6.244′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, West Virginia, in Fayette County. Marker is on North Court
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fayetteville (here, next to this marker); Battle of Fayetteville (a few steps from this marker); Marquis de Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); Fayette County Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Morris Harvey House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Legion Post 149 Veterans Memorial Torch (about 500 feet away); Fayette County Soldiers & Sailers Memorial Building (about 500 feet away); Land Of The Free (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.
Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 25, 2012
2. Abraham Vandal Marker (Plaque Two)
Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 25, 2012
3. Abraham Vandal both Plaques
Both plaques in the foreground at street level, Fayetteville marker is on the courthouse lawn in the background.
Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 26, 2012
4. Abraham Vandal Grave Site
Vandal's grave is located in the Westlake Cemetery in Ansted, his grave is on the left in photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,161 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 30, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
