On Georgia Route 515 at 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling north on State Route 515.
In 1838, 1100 Cherokee Indians
were assembled at this site in
preparation for the evacuation
to Oklahoma Territory on
The Trail of Tears — — Map (db m98987) HM
On Georgia Route 52 at Roy Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 52.
This church, Cartecay Methodist (South), was organized and a building erected in August 1834 on the property of Lewis D. Ellington. The first preacher was William Ellington, ordained in 1805 by Bishop Asbury. The first Sunday School was organized . . . — — Map (db m40540) HM
On Broad Street at South Dalton Street, on the left when traveling west on Broad Street.
"I hadn't lost any war and wasn't hunting any..." "I attracted much attention. Some would give me presents ... And some would observe that I ought to be at home with my mother."
His fellow Confederates called him . . . — — Map (db m99026) HM
On Georgia Route 52 at Lower Piney Spur Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 52.
This church was established August 24, 1839 by 7 people (Samuel B. West, his wife, Nancy; Jacob Bearden, his wife, Winey; Wm. Kimzey, his wife Rebecca; John Pettit), while some Indians remained in this area. First officers were: Able Miles, pastor; . . . — — Map (db m40573) HM
On North Dalton Street at Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on North Dalton Street.
Gilmer County was created by Act of Dec. 3, 1832 out of Cherokee. Originally, it contained parts of Fannin, Dawson and Pickens Counties. The county was named for George Rockingham Gilmer (1790-1859), who served with distinction as a soldier, lawyer, . . . — — Map (db m24335) HM
On Georgia Route 515 at Whitepath Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 515.
Home of the Cherokee Indian Chief Whitepath stood from 1800 to 1982, 338 yards S.W. of this marker. Aaron Pinson born Feb. 5, 1784 lived here from 1838 until his death Dec. 7, 1843 — — Map (db m98998) HM
On Georgia Route 52 at Entrance drive to Oakland Elementary School, on the right when traveling east on State Route 52.
The educational center for this section for years, Oakland Academy was established in 1867, following the War Between the States, by Nathan T. Tabor and John E. Robeson, first teacher. Originally a private school, it was operated for many years as a . . . — — Map (db m40577) HM
On South Dalton Street at Broad Street, on the left when traveling north on South Dalton Street.
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation.
1775 - 1783
Presented by Captain James Kell Chapter Daughters . . . — — Map (db m221133) HM
On Little Kanawha Parkway, 0.1 miles east of Job Run Road (County Road 35/4), on the left when traveling east.
Begun, 1860; finished after the Civil War; handhewn log church is oldest in Gilmer Co. Job's Temple Class of M.E. Church, South was organized in 1866 by the Rev. G.S. McCutchen, first pastor. First trustees were Levi Snider, Salathiel, Wm. & N.W. . . . — — Map (db m190018) HM
On Pioneer Way (County Route 5/3) 0.2 miles east of North Court Street, on the right when traveling east.
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Confederate Gen. Albert G. Jenkins led 550 cavalrymen on a 500-mile raid from Salt Sulphur Springs, Aug. 22-Sept. 12, 1862, attacking Federal forces and destroying military stores. He captured and paroled 300 Union soldiers, . . . — — Map (db m73427) HM
On Lynn Street (County Road 5/3) 0.1 miles north of North Court Street, on the right when traveling south.
The clock tower, affectionately known as the "light house on the hill", was constructed in 1899 where the bell had rung from the top of the Administration building. Several years later in 1953, Roy Clemons was hired by President Harry Heflin to work . . . — — Map (db m190034) HM
On Little Kanawha Parkway (West Virginia Route 5) just east of 3rd Run Road (County Route 20), on the right when traveling east.
Nearby is the homestead
of Henry Everett Engle
(1849-1933) where in 1885
he composed the melody
for "The West Virginia
Hills,” the most popular
of the official state
songs of West Virginia. — — Map (db m174399) HM
On College Street (County Road 119/10) 0.2 miles south of Lynn St (County Road 5/3), on the left when traveling north.
This post oak was an original corner to the four cemetery lots and the property that originally belonged to Robert Linn. Much of the restoration work has been done by Mr. Hunter Armentrout. — — Map (db m190036) HM
On Pioneer Way (County Route 5/3) 0.2 miles east of North Court Street, on the right when traveling east.
At the top of the hill is the site of a log fort 30x30 feet in size, built in spring, 1864, for Capt. W.T. Wiant's Gilmer County Home Guards. Occupied until December, 1864. Burned days later by Confederates under Capt. Sida Campbell. — — Map (db m73428) HM
On Sycamore Road (County Route 12) at Sycamore Run Road (Local Road 12/7), on the left when traveling north on Sycamore Road.
Care of its needy citizens dates to
the county's creation in 1845. By
1907, an infirmary was needed on
the local poor farm. With a $6,000
levy, the county court hired Albert
N. West to design and W.D. Whiting
to build the structure. After . . . — — Map (db m174482) HM
On N. Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
Gratefully dedicated to the lasting memory of all the men and women who have honorably served in the armed forces of the United States of America in time of war — — Map (db m190021) WM
On North Lewis Street (U.S. 33) east of Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Reported missing.
Here was written “The West Virginia Hills,” State song. This was the home of William Perry Brown, author of three score books for children, and for many years one of the most popular writer for the old “Youth’s Companion.” — — Map (db m189578) HM
On East Main Street west of Court Street, on the left when traveling west.
Here was written "The West Virginia Hills," State song. This was the home of William
Perry Brown, author of three score books for children, and for many years one of the most popular writers for the old "Youth's Companion." — — Map (db m190020) HM
A college that offers both professional and general education with emphasis on teacher education was established by the Legislature in 1872 as the Glenville Branch of the West Virginia Normal School. Became Glenville State Normal School in 1898. . . . — — Map (db m73429) HM
On Linn Street (County Road 5/3) 0.2 miles north of North Court Street, on the right when traveling south.
Thomas Marcellus Marshall, Glenville State Normal, Acting Principal - January 1873-June 1873; Principal - 1875-1881 •
Louis Bennett, Glenville State Normal, Principal - 1873-1875 •
Robert Franklin Kidd, Glenville State Normal, Principal . . . — — Map (db m190029) HM
On Lynn Street, on the right when traveling north.
Over 292,000 Americans died in defense of their country
during World War II. Glenville State College lost 23 students
whose names are engraved on this memorial.
1st. LT. Elmer R. Cawthon, Jr. De Ridder, Louisiana April, 1943 •
Lt. (jg) . . . — — Map (db m190025) WM
A central West Virginia college maintained for the training of grade and high school teachers. Established as a normal school in 1872 by the Legislature. Given college status in 1930. — — Map (db m73430) HM
On Little Kanawha Parkway (West Virginia Route 5) 0.1 miles east of Job Run Road (Route 35/4), on the right when traveling east.
Begun. 1860; finished after the
Civil War; handhewn log church
is oldest in Gilmer County. Job’s Temple Class of Methodist Evangelical Church South was organized in 1866 by the Rev. G.S. McCutchen, first pastor. First trustees were Levi Snider, . . . — — Map (db m174391) HM
On College St (County Road 119/10) 0.1 miles north of Beallview Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Scattered here around us are the tombstones of past Gilmer County residents that have all shared in their experiences with their participation among the community. The history here ranges from the eldest head stone date of December 18, 1794, (birth . . . — — Map (db m190035) HM
On North Lewis Street (U.S. 33) at Factory Road (West Virginia Route 5), on the right when traveling east on North Lewis Street.
Built this home in 1837 on a 1000-acre tract, and laid out the town of Glenville in 1845. As a member of the Virginia Assembly, he urged the building of the Parkersburg-Staunton Turnpike. As a Congressman, in 1842, Hays appointed Thomas Jonathan . . . — — Map (db m17557) HM
On Little Kanawha Parkway (West Virginia Route 5) just west of Millseat Run Road (Local Road 24/2), on the right when traveling east.
Stalnaker Plantation. Major William Stalnaker moved here
with his family from Randolph County
in 1817 to claim a land grant for
services rendered in the War of 1812.
Tobacco was among the crops grown
on the plantation. A post office . . . — — Map (db m174395) HM
On East Main Street just east of Morris Street, on the left when traveling east.
A Confederate company organized at
Glenville in May 1861 by Rev. John
E. Mitchell, the group only had 45
hunting rifles and no uniforms.
Mitchell was replaced by J.S. Kerr
McCutcheon just before the formal
mustering of the company into . . . — — Map (db m174483) HM
On East Main Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
Dedicated to the women of West Virginia who left their homes to work in defense plants throughout America and help win WWII.
Honoring: Ada England, Alpha Coberly Miles Osborn, Anna Hess, Ann Carpenter Stalnaker, Arlene Snyder, Bobbie . . . — — Map (db m190019) HM WM
On West Virginia Route 47 west of U.S. 33, on the right when traveling east.
Finished in 1848, the Farnsworth House sits on a 300-acre farm with family cemetery. The house was built for James Farnsworth, brother of Daniel D.T. Farnsworth, second governor of West Virginia.
A tavern was built to feed and house travelers, . . . — — Map (db m214703) HM
On Linn Cox Mills Road (West Virginia Route 47) 3.1 miles west of U.S. 119, on the left when traveling west.
On September 18, 1863, a band of
30 Confederate guerillas raided the
town of Troy. They robbed stores
of about $1,000 worth of goods and
pillaged private homes. They also
took captive three residents and
three 6th WV Infantry soldiers. . . . — — Map (db m174486) HM
