Upshur County. Formed in 1851 from Lewis, Barbour, and Randolph. Named for Abel Parker Upshur, the great Virginia statesman. Samuel and John Pringle were the first settlers in 1764, and later they guided other pioneers here.
Randolph . . . — — Map (db m179503) HM
This brick building is the oldest jail still surviving in Randolph County. It replaced a log structure which originally stood on the opposite side of Main Street. At a cost of $250, William Marteny and William Steers constructed this building . . . — — Map (db m266229) HM
The contract for this building was signed in 1841, but it was not completed until 1845. The accommodations for the jailer's family were in the front portion of the building with a hallway separating them from the cells. In the the rear of the . . . — — Map (db m24769) HM
The contract for this building was signed in 1841, but construction was not completed until 1845.
The accommodations for the jailer's family were in the front portion of the building with a hallway separating them from the cells in the back. . . . — — Map (db m266118) HM
Built around 1792, this is one of the oldest standing houses in Beverly. It was altered to its present form circa 1835 and purchased by Adam Crawford in 1846. Union officers occupied the house after the Battle of Rich Mountain. According to . . . — — Map (db m158229) HM
Cannons mounted behind embankments on this hill made Confederate Camp Garnett a formidable position. Placed to sweep the turnpike below, they were 6-pounder smoothbores - light, mobile, and powerful at short range. Four cannons protected the . . . — — Map (db m164655) HM
The battle was fought in this pass along the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike. Union forces led by General William S. Rosecrans stormed down the hill behind you. Confederates on guard here took cover behind log breastworks, farm buildings and large . . . — — Map (db m23539) HM
In the spring of 1861, Union forces rushed into northwestern Virginia to secure the vital Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, protect important turnpikes, and support Unionists against Confederates. The two sides fought numerous engagements . . . — — Map (db m165110) HM
Nearly two decades after the ill-fated attempt of the Foyles (Files) and Taggert (Tygart) families to pioneer the area in 1754, the Tygarts Valley was finally settled by a group of families in 1772. One of this group, Jacob Westfall Sr., built a . . . — — Map (db m24561) HM
Settled about 1753 by Robert Files and David Tygart. Files' family was massacred near by. Site of Westfall's Fort, 1774. In Mt. Iser Cemetery are the Union trenches and graves of Confederate soldiers killed in Battle of Rich Mountain. — — Map (db m24579) HM
Situated at a crossroads on the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike, Beverly was a strategic location and proved to be a focal point during the Civil War. There were no large plantations here and political opinions were split, yet the majority of . . . — — Map (db m239896) HM
The Civil War brought repeated conflict to Beverly, and many Civil War "firsts" occurred here. U.S. Gen. George McClellan launched the war's first campaign from this strategic crossroads. His forces, assisted by local guide David Hart, defeated . . . — — Map (db m261671) HM
The Beverly Bank was founded in 1900 by Dr. Humboldt Yokum who served as the Bank president. Yokum was a prominent doctor and community leader. S.L. Baker was a director, and served two terms in the State Senate. Both men served as mediators to . . . — — Map (db m158753) HM
Oldest public cemetery west of the Allegheny Mountains. Earliest known burials were in 1768. Soldiers of all American wars are buried here. — — Map (db m178484) HM
Site of old covered bridge on Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike built in 1847 by Lemuel Chenoweth (1811-87). Burned during Civil War, he rebuilt it in 1873. Dismantled by state in 1951. Chenoweth's home, built in 1847, is southeast of old bridge . . . — — Map (db m23349) HM
The Methodist Church had its roots in Beverly from the time of its settlement. Services were first held in the private homes and lawns of congregation members. The first "church" was the log home of Dr. Benjamin Dolbeare, the first physician in . . . — — Map (db m158754) HM
This lot, originally part of the James Westfall plantation, was used as a public playground prior to the chartering of Beverly in 1790. In 1813, county plans were to use this lot as the site for the new jail. Adam Myers, owner of the Valley House . . . — — Map (db m158757) HM
In the 1830s Isaac Baker, Sr. bought a two-story log house on this site from the heirs of Daniel Capito. The Bakers lived here and operated a hotel called the Rising Sun. In 1843, Baker lost the property because of debts, and the house and lot were . . . — — Map (db m159010) HM
The Blackman-Bosworth Store building was built 1827-28 by David Blackman on lot #14. It originally stood next to the James Westfall log house that had been used as an early courthouse. Slaves built the store building, supervised by bricklayer J.W. . . . — — Map (db m159011) HM
Judson Blackman, son of businessman David Blackman who owned the store across the street, started construction on this brick home in 1861, but it was not completed until after the Civil War. The brick for the house was made on family-owned property . . . — — Map (db m24547) HM
This house, located on a part of original town lot #4, was built about 1850. It was the home of Bushrod Crawford who also operated a store in the building with his brother Absalom. Brushrod Crawford ran against John Hughes in February of 1861 for . . . — — Map (db m159015) HM
Crozet-Chenoweth Claudius Crozet, a French-born civil engineer formerly in the army of Napoleon, surveyed the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike and other major roads, tunnels, and canals in this region. The routes of these historic byways are a . . . — — Map (db m23345) HM
Edward Hart, son of John Hart who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, purchased the house standing here in 1795. Col. David Goff, a prominent Beverly lawyer, purchased it in 1830, and added the larger front portion of the house, . . . — — Map (db m24518) HM
This house contains the foundation, chimney, and logs from an earlier log cabin built on this site by Beverly pioneer Edward Hart. A son of John Hart, a signer of the Declaration of the Independence from New Jersey, Edward relocated here in 1788 . . . — — Map (db m24790) HM
This house contains the original foundation, chimney, and logs of an earlier log cabin built on this site by Beverly pioneer Edward Hart. Edward was the son of John Hart of New Jersey, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Edward Hart . . . — — Map (db m266178) HM
General Rosecrans led a brigade of nearly 2,000 Union soldiers through dense wilderness to the summit of Rich Mountain. His guide was young David Hart, son of a family living here at the pass. Leaving camp on Roaring Creek before dawn, Rosecrans' . . . — — Map (db m238863) HM
This may be the oldest existing structure in Beverly. Local tradition says James Westfall built the first floor on the north section of this home as a log fort between 1772 and 74. The log section of the house predates the town.
By 1840, . . . — — Map (db m266034) HM
This may be the oldest existing structure in Beverly. Local tradition says James Westfall built the first floor of the north section of this home as a log fort in 1772-74. Deed records are confused, but the log section of the house certainly . . . — — Map (db m24734) HM
This circuit clerk's office was in a wing added to the east side of the Courthouse in 1838. In 1907, Aries Hill built this store between Courthouse and the Bushrod Crawford House where the circuit clerk's office had been. The door on the left leads . . . — — Map (db m24672) HM
This house was built in 1890 by Dr. Humboldt Yokum. The son of Dr. George Yokum, he grew up in the house next door. Humboldt acted as peace emissary during the controversy over moving the county seat. He rode into Elkins to head off the faction of . . . — — Map (db m24789) HM
John Earle owned the original log home situated on this property. He operated a mill on Files Creek, possibly built by Jacob Westfall near the original Westfall fort. In 1879, Earle sold this property, as well as the larger adjoining property with . . . — — Map (db m24787) HM
In memory of
Jacob Stalnaker
Rev. Patriot and wife,
Elizabeth Truby Stalnaker
and their descendants, who were early settlers in the Tygart Valley in 1772.
Jacob was a son of Capt. Samuel Stalnaker of Holston River Area, Va. . . . — — Map (db m266131) HM
This cabin was originally located one mile south of Beverly, WV on State Route 219 at County Road 37, next to the Stalnaker Cemetery.
It was moved to its current location in fall of 1996. — — Map (db m159673) HM
Laura Jackson Arnold, sister of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, lived here at the time of the Civil War with her husband Jonathan and three children, Thomas, Anna, and Stark. Jonathan, a wealthy landowner, purchased this ca 1820 brick house in 1845. . . . — — Map (db m164653) HM
Arnold, sister of Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson, was a strong Unionist during the Civil War. She opened her home to Union soldiers and nursed those who were sick. In 1897, Arnold was made an honorary member of the Society of the Army of WV. Due . . . — — Map (db m165103) HM
Local carpenter, legislator, office-holder, self-educated architect and the state's most famous builder and designer of covered bridges, Lemuel Chenoweth lived in Randolph County his entire life, 1811-1887. Bridges at Barrackville and Philippi are . . . — — Map (db m23342) HM
This last home of Lemuel Chenoweth (1811-1887) was built in 1856. The unique construction features in the house demonstrate his skills as an architect, carpenter, and bridgebuilder. Lemuel and his brother Eli built a number of covered bridges on . . . — — Map (db m238859) HM
Lemuel Chenoweth (1811-1887) built this home in 1856. Its unique structure demonstrates his skills as an architect, carpenter, inventor, and bridgebuilder.
Lemuel and his brother, Eli, built a number of covered bridges on five different . . . — — Map (db m265950) HM
Life in Beverly changed following the Union victory at Rich Mountain on July 11, 1861. Many of the community’s outspoken Southern sympathizers fled south. Some of those who remained resented the hardship that came with Union occupation, although . . . — — Map (db m155078) HM
Life in Beverly changed after the Union victory at Rich Mountain on July 11, 1861
Many Southern sympathizers fled south. Townspeople who remained resented the hardships of Union occupation. Travel was restricted, soldiers were boarded in . . . — — Map (db m265929) HM
This building was reputedly built by a Mr. Phillips, and was purchased in 1791 by Peter Buckey. He operated a hotel and a tavern here before moving up the street to open the Buckey House hotel. Peter also ran a tannery on the land just north of the . . . — — Map (db m158317) HM
The Beverly Presbyterian Church came into existence as part of the United Congregations of Tygat Valley in 1788 and was formally organized on March 1, 1820 under Reverend Aretas Loomis. Services were held in the 1808 courthouse until the first . . . — — Map (db m24735) HM
The Beverly Academy built by Lernuel Chenoweth in 1858 replaced the "old log school"
on Court Street. The probable location of the academy was east of US Route
250-219 and just north of the toll house on the then Beverly and Fairmont . . . — — Map (db m165117) HM
The first county jail was a log structure on the west side of Jacob (now Main) Street. It was completed by Edward Hart in April 1790. The second jail was this 1813 brick building, across from the log one, on the lot purchased by the county . . . — — Map (db m24571) HM
In June 1808, a committee was appointed to contract the building of a brick courthouse to replace the original log structure on Court Street. This building cost approximately $1200, including $35 for hinges and other ironwork paid to Solomon . . . — — Map (db m159286) HM
On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William E. “Grumble” Jones and John D. Imboden began a raid from Virginia through present-day West Virginia against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Taking separate routes, they later reported that they . . . — — Map (db m159285) HM
On July 11, 1861, a Federal flank attack surprised Confederates guarding this pass The battle of Rich Mountain took place here where the Staunton-Parkersburg turnpike crossed the crest of the mountain. About 2:30 pm, the Union forces began . . . — — Map (db m156078) HM
(East Side): Battle of Rich Mountain fought here July 11, 1861. In a surprise attack, Gen. W.S. Rosecrans defeated Confederates led by Capt. J.A. deLagnel. Battle was decisive in McClellan's N.W. Virginia campaign. (West Side): Rich . . . — — Map (db m23585) HM
This Stone Commemorates: Robert Foyles & Family, killed by Indians 1753, half mi. S. settlement of David Tygart, 2 mi. S. near bridge. First English settlers west of Alleghenies. Westfalls Fort, built 1774, half mi. S. Battle of . . . — — Map (db m151996) HM
Rosser's Raid. On the morning of January 11, 1865, Confederate Gen. Thomas Rosser led 300 soldiers against Col. Robert Youart's Union troops at Beverly. Despite being severely outnumbered, Rosser's men captured the town in under an hour. Though . . . — — Map (db m238861) HM
In 1811, John Goff sold this property with its one-story log house to Archibald Earle. William and Anna Rowan bought the property from Franklin Leonard in 1838. Rowan served as constable and deputy sheriff for over thirty years. He also operated a . . . — — Map (db m24515) HM
Located nearby is former site of a log cabin built circa 1795 by Jacob Stalnaker. The family, one of earliest in Randolph County, moved here ca. 1774. The family cemetery is also located nearby. The land on which the cabin sat was granted through . . . — — Map (db m265960) HM
This building was reputedly built by a Mr. Phillips, and was purchased by Peter Buckey in 1791. He operated a hotel and tavern here before moving up the street to open the Buckey House hotel. Peter also ran a tannery immediately to the north . . . — — Map (db m266039) HM
West Virginia, born of a nation divided, was the setting for the first campaign of America's Civil War. Although still part of Virginia in 1861, many citizens of the west remained loyal to the Union, rather than the Confederacy. By late May, Union . . . — — Map (db m193394) HM
Here stood the Hart House, surrounded by fierce fighting during the Battle of Rich Mountain. Joseph Hart, grandson of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was an avid Union supporter who fled with his family when Confederates seized the . . . — — Map (db m23584) HM
Originally a source of water for the Hart family, this spring house served an important role during the Civil War. Some claimed the family took shelter here during the Battle of Rich Mountain, but tradition suggests they left before the fight. . . . — — Map (db m262241) HM
Here in the stable yard, Confederate forces made their stand. A small log stable was the focal point of action. Large foundation stones still mark its location. A lone Confederate cannon stood beside the stable, blasting furiously during the battle. . . . — — Map (db m23590) HM
The third New Deal resettlement community in West Virginia, the Tygart Valley
Homesteads were established beginning in 1933 as a part of the Federal Division of
Subsistence Homesteads. 198 homes in the communities of Dailey, East Dailey, . . . — — Map (db m165096) HM
The Hart Farm was the site of a decisive victory by forces under Union General George B. McClellan on July 11, 1861.
Enjoy the interpretive markers and walking trails here at the battlefield and at Camp Garnett, which is 1½ miles west along the . . . — — Map (db m165112) HM
The earliest efforts to provide relief in the coal camps were privately funded. In May 1933, as part of the
First Hundred Days legislation, Congress passed the National Industrial Recovery Act. This included funds
for the subsistence homestead . . . — — Map (db m165098) HM
Asa Gray. Asa Gray, famous Harvard botanist, discovered plants new to science as he crossed Cheat Mountain by way of the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike, August 1843. He was one of the original 50 named to New York Hall of Fame.
. . . — — Map (db m82232) HM
"Our tents were pitched on a rocky point with a fine forest on every side and a magnificent view of the Alleghenies on front of us, a beautiful romantic, though desolate spot." - William Houghton, 14th Indiana Infantry, July 16, 1861 . . . — — Map (db m259959) HM
Union soldiers built the main earthworks here to provide defense. They made the embankment by forming a crib with spruce logs. The crib was then filled with earth and stone.
Such a fortification would provide protection from rifle and artillery . . . — — Map (db m58241) HM
This area is where troops were quartered. Most cabins within the earthworks were lumber structures with bark roofs. These measured roughly 40 feet by 20 feet and were extremely crowed at times. The circular mounds usually represent collapsed . . . — — Map (db m58249) HM
Also called Fort Milroy. Fortified camp in gap at the crest of White Top of Cheat Mountain. Occupied by Federal troops during fall and winter of 1861-1862; repulsed threats in Lee's mountain campaign of 1861. Fort's command of the . . . — — Map (db m46328) HM
Cheat Summit Fort, also called “Fort Milroy,” was constructed by Federal troops in the summer of 1861. The fort was positioned to control the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike. Initial work was conducted by six companies of the 14th Indiana Infantry . . . — — Map (db m58239) HM
Federal forces built Cheat Summit Fort to control the strategic Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike, the road below you. It ran from Virginia to Parkersburg, (West) Virginia. When finished, the turnpike opened the first continuous route between Richmond . . . — — Map (db m259958) HM
Mountaintop Watershed
Near this point the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike crossed the Shavers Fork of the Cheat River, going over Cheat Mountain at a high point of almost 4000 feet at White Top. The Shavers Fork forms a high elevation . . . — — Map (db m58251) HM
Flag of the United States of America flying in honor of all of our veterans.
Oldest known grave in the Phillips Cemetery is War of 1812 veteran Dudley A. Gibson (1873). Also resting here are veterans of the Civil War (both Union and . . . — — Map (db m265920) HM WM
Jimtown. Formerly known as Fair Hope for one-room school located at the junction of Findley and Yeager Roads circa 1898 to 1953. Later named for James J. "Squire Jim" Phillips (1855-1937), a former Justice of the Peace. During the Civil War, . . . — — Map (db m61075) HM
(Front)
In memory of
Revolutionary War Patriot
Thomas Phillips
Birth date unknown • Died 1810
Actual burial grave site unknown
(Rear)
In memory of
Thomas Phillips
Revolutionary War
Unknown - 1810
Actual . . . — — Map (db m265901) HM
A federal New Deal project to move families back to the land during the Great Depression. Homes had water, electricity, barn, chicken coop, cellar and garden. Community had school, store, gas station, workshops, lumber mill, and quarry. U.S. . . . — — Map (db m34427) HM
In memorial to our Marines of the Multi-National Peacekeeping Force, Lebanon – 1983.
West Virginia — Semper Fidelis
Cpl. Mecot Camara, Hinton • Lcpl. Russell Cyzick, Star City • HM2 Marion E. Kees, Martinsburg • Lcpl. David . . . — — Map (db m9363) HM
United we stand
In God we trust
Dedicated to all men and women who served their country honorably and faithfully in war and peace — — Map (db m178455) WM
In 1774 Capt. Benjamin Wilson was made a colonel in Lord Dunmore's army when it invaded the Indian country. He was active in concluding peace with west Indians at the Pickaway Plains in Ohio after the Battle of Point Pleasant. — — Map (db m178470) HM
Halliehurst Mansion
Has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This district possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1996
National Park Service
United States . . . — — Map (db m266306) HM
Graceland Mansion
Has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This district possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1996
National Park Service
United States . . . — — Map (db m266616) HM
Elisenda
Dr. J.C. Irons House
116 Second Street
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1889 — — Map (db m266249) HM
Named for Senator Stephen B. Elkins. Home of Senator Henry G. Davis. Headquarters for the Monongahela National Forest. Near site of Friend’s Fort, built 1772. Old Seneca Indian Trail crosses the campus of Davis and Elkins College. — — Map (db m9360) HM
This post was named for Capt. Hoddie Wilbur Daniels, M.D., a native of Randolph County and a practicing physician in Elkins for over 20 years prior to his volunteering in the Medical Corps, U.S. Army in 1917.
He went to France with the 38th . . . — — Map (db m178457) HM WM
Home of
STEPHEN BENTON ELKINS
1841 - 1911
Secretary of War 1891 - 1893
United States Senator 1895 - 1911
Davis Elkins
1876 - 1959
United States Senator 1919 - 1925 — — Map (db m266232) HM
Born November 16, 1823, Died March 11, 1916.
Benefactor • Philanthropist • Railway Builder.
Worked as if he were to live forever. Lives as if he were to die to-morrow. — — Map (db m9371) HM
Kump House
Home of Gov. Herman Guy Kump. Built 1924-25, on site of Civil War-era Goddin Tavern. Designed by Clarence Harding of Washington, DC. Eleanor Roosevelt and other notables were guests during 1930s and '40s. Named to National . . . — — Map (db m23300) HM
World War IHonoring those who died in World War I we remember the day, in human history, when the United States with compassion and dedication spent her blood and her might for the principles that gave her birth. God helping her, she could do no . . . — — Map (db m33562) WM
Stephen Benton Elkins. Businessman, politician, co-founder City of Elkins. Born in Ohio, 1841; died in Washington, DC, 1911. Secretary of War, 1891–1893; U.S. Senator from WV, 1895–1911. National figure in Republican Party for more . . . — — Map (db m14433) HM
Originally a grain mill, the Darden Mill was an important part of the industrial railyard.
Built in 1902 by the Elkins Milling company, the steam-powered roller miller was converted to electric in 1910. Product such as flour, cereals, . . . — — Map (db m178466) HM
Built as the center of booming railroad expansion, the new city was declared to be "decidedly the most accessible point in the State."
The sleepy village that became Elkins was selected by Senators Henry Gassaway Davis and Stephen B. . . . — — Map (db m178460) HM
Vincent Trimboli came to America in the early 1900's and then came to Elkins and worked for Senator Henry Gassaway Davis building a stone wall which stands today along with other stone and cement projects on the estate which is now Davis and . . . — — Map (db m265965) HM
You are standing at the heart of the first campaign of America's Civil War, looking west toward Rich Mountain. Late in May 1861, Gen. George B. McClellan moved troops across the Ohio River "to secure Western Virginia for the Union" and to protect . . . — — Map (db m23238) HM
318 Buffalo Street
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1901 — — Map (db m266280) HM
Established in 1909 to give a home for orphans and for neglected children. Children are kept here until 18 years old unless a home has been found for them. Educational advantages and home training are offered. — — Map (db m243795) HM
Here, 1772, settled Captain Benjamin Wilson, commanding Wilson, Friend, Roney forts. Had built, 1774, Currence, Westfall, Haddan forts. Fort Wilson was important military post. The first county court met here. — — Map (db m243801) HM
The Elkins Railyard was a bustling and dangerous place.
Workers serviced passenger and freight trains, and repaired locomotives and rolling stock in the adjacent roundhouse and maintenance shops. Work was often dangerous and difficult, . . . — — Map (db m178464) HM
The first 4-H camp in the world was held one half mile due east of this site by it's founder.
J. Versus Shipman, Randolph
County Agric'l Agent July 29,30,31, 1915.
The purpose of this 4-H camp was to provide a directed vacation for . . . — — Map (db m265954) HM
The Greenbrier Limestone in the quarry represents the “Big Lime and Big Injun Sand” of the driller. Fish-egg like (oölitic) zones in the “Big Lime” and the basal sandy formation, the “Big Injun,” produce oil and . . . — — Map (db m9355) HM
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