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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Little Kanawha Valley Region

 
By J. J. Prats, July 14, 2008
Arnoldsburg Skirmish Marker
1 ► West Virginia, Calhoun County, Arnoldsburg — Arnoldsburg Skirmish —
On U.S. 33 at Arnoldsburg-Rocksdale Road, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 33.
Site of Camp McDonald, set up, 1862, occupied by the 11th W. Va. Inf., U.S.V. Scene of engagement, May 6, 1862, when Federals under Maj. George C. Trimble beat off an attack by Confederate Moccasin Rangers under Capt. Geo. Downs. — — Map (db m14153) HM
2 ► West Virginia, Calhoun County, Arnoldsburg — Engagement at Arnoldsburg — Divided Loyalties —
On Arnoldsburg Road (U.S. 33/119) at County Route 33/119, on the right when traveling west on Arnoldsburg Road.
Early in 1862, the 11th West Virginia Infantry in Spencer established an outpost here in Arnoldsburg to suppress Confederate guerilla activity. Union Maj. George C. Trimble commanded four companies here at Camp McDonald, named for former county . . . — — Map (db m73440) HM
3 ► West Virginia, Calhoun County, Arnoldsburg — Gilmer County / Calhoun County —
On U.S. 119.
Gilmer CountyFormed, 1845, from Kanawha and Lewis. Named for Thomas Walker Gilmer, Secretary of the Navy in President Tyler's Cabinet, who was killed by the explosion of a gun on board the United States battleship, Princeton, February 28, 1844. . . . — — Map (db m73437) HM
4 ► West Virginia, Calhoun County, Arnoldsburg — Moccasin Rangers —
On U.S. 33 west of Arnoldsburg-Rocksdale Road (Local Route 18).
One of several partisan groups in western VA during the Civil War, the Moccasin Rangers were Southern sympathizers who operated in the central counties of present-day West Virginia, conducting raids and terrorizing local Unionists. After they looted . . . — — Map (db m137948) HM
5 ► West Virginia, Calhoun County, Arnoldsburg — Perry Hays & George Silcott / Louisa Hays & Amie Silcott —
On U.S. 33 west of Arnoldsburg-Rocksdale Road (Local Route 18), on the right when traveling west.
Perry Hays & George Silcott. Peregrine Hays and George Silcott were prominent businessmen before the Civil War. Hays was sheriff of Calhoun County and Silcott county clerk. In 1861, they helped form the Moccasin Rangers. After truce they . . . — — Map (db m137949) HM
6 ► West Virginia, Calhoun County, Big Bend — First County Court —
On Little Kanawha Parkway (West Virginia Route 5) 1.3 miles west of the Big Bend Post Office, on the right when traveling east.
Site of first Calhoun Co. Court which met at home of Joseph Burson, April 14, 1856. Justices were Wm. Brannon, Dan. Duskey, H.R. Ferrell, Geo. Lynch, Joshua Knight, Absalom Knotts and Hiram Ferrell. — — Map (db m73462) HM
7 ► West Virginia, Calhoun County, Grantsville — Calhoun County Veterans Memorial —
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 5) at Market Street ( Route 5) when traveling west on Main Street.
Dedicated to all veterans of Calhoun County, to the honor and glory of those who bravely served to keep our country a land of freedom. — — Map (db m174390) WM
8 ► West Virginia, Calhoun County, Grantsville — Grantsville —
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 5) at Court Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Town was laid out in 1866 on farm of Simon P. Stump and named for Gen. Grant. Became permanent county seat of Calhoun in 1869, after 13 years of moving county seat from place to place. Incorporated 1896. — — Map (db m174389) HM
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9 ► West Virginia, Calhoun County, Grantsville — Honoring E. Dean Starcher —
On Park Place (West Virginia Route 16) at Heritage Drive, on the right when traveling east on Park Place.
Honoring E. Dean Starcher U.S. Marine Aug. 11, 1944 - Nov. 15, 1966 Only Calhounian killed Viet Nam — — Map (db m190001) WM
10 ► West Virginia, Calhoun County, Grantsville — In Memoriam CSM Clovis Drexell Ice —
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memoriam CSM Clovis Drexell Ice 1933 - 1991 United States Army 1950 thru 1977 Military Intelligence Hall of Fame Airborne - Special Forces Distinguished Soldier and Citizen Duty, Honor, and Country Erected by . . . — — Map (db m190015) WM
11 ► West Virginia, Calhoun County, Grantsville — Stump Hotel —
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 5) at Jarvis Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
• In 1883, A. H. "Dick" Stump (who would later become Grantsville's first Mayor) and his wife, Druscilla Ball Stump, built a house, a block from the Courthouse, on Main Street. • The Stumps tuned their home into a hotel by 1885, and in . . . — — Map (db m190017) HM
12 ► West Virginia, Calhoun County, Minnora — Grave of Mike Fink —
On Calhoun Highway (West Virginia Route 16) at Milo Road (Local Route 13), on the right when traveling south on Calhoun Highway.
One mile west in the low gap are the graves of Mike Fink and an Indian, slain in 1780, and buried where they fell. While hunting, Fink and Adam O’Brien were fired on by two Indians; Fink shot one and was killed by the other. — — Map (db m137950) HM
13 ► West Virginia, Doddridge County, Center Point — Center Point Covered Bridge —
Near West Virginia Route 23 at Pike Fork (Local Route 10), on the right when traveling south.
This privately owned covered bridge was completed in 1890 as ordered by the county court. Stone masons T. C. Ancell and E. Underwood prepared all abutments at a cost of $976.54, and carpenters John Ash and S. H. Smith built frame superstructure for . . . — — Map (db m142404) HM
14 ► West Virginia, Doddridge County, Central Station — Central Station Bridge —
On Stone Valley Road near Arnold Creek Road, on the right when traveling east.
In 1915, a two-span reinforced concrete arch bridge was built over Arnold Creek near Central Station by the Clarksburg-based Concrete Steel Bridge Company. Constructed during the Good Roads Movement and the state's first major effort to address poor . . . — — Map (db m142409) HM
15 ► West Virginia, Doddridge County, Greenbrier — Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery —
On Greenbrier Road (County Route 17) 2.2 miles west of Patterson Fork Road (County Route 29) when traveling west.
Crossing rivers and mountains from New Jersey, Seventh Day Baptists came in 1789-90 to Virginia and established their church at New Salem. In 1870 a daughter church was organized on Greenbrier Run, Rev. Jacob Davis first pastor; Rev. Walter B. . . . — — Map (db m228822) HM
16 ► West Virginia, Doddridge County, Leopold — J.H. Diss Debar —
On West Virginia Route 18 at Carter Camp Run Road, on the right when traveling north on West Virginia Route 18.
Here lived Joseph H. Diss Debar, artist, designer of the State seal and coat of arms. He lived here many years and helped establish Saint Clara Colony nearby, about 1845. Author of first "Handbook of West Virginia". — — Map (db m142421) HM
17 ► West Virginia, Doddridge County, New Milton — Matthew M. Neely —
On West Virginia Route 18 at Porto Rico Road, on the right when traveling south on West Virginia Route 18.
21st governor of W. Va. (1941-1945), born at Grove, 1874, spent boyhood here in former town of Market. He served in Spanish American War and graduated from W. Va. Univ. before opening law practice in Fairmont. His public career included terms as . . . — — Map (db m142423) HM
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18 ► West Virginia, Doddridge County, Salem — Doddridge County / Harrison County —
On Dempsey Road North (West Virginia Route 23) 0.2 miles west of Flanigan Avenue ( Route 23/41), on the left when traveling north.
Doddridge County Formed in 1845 from Ritchie, Harrison, Tyler, and Lewis. Named for Philip Doddridge, lawyer-statesman of western Virginia. Many of the Indians who once came to this State got war and hunting weapons from flint quarries near . . . — — Map (db m301178) HM
19 ► West Virginia, Doddridge County, Salem — Greenbrier Church & Cemetery —
On Greenbrier Road (County Route 17) 0.9 miles west of Patterson Fork Road (County Route 29), on the right when traveling west.
Site of Greenbrier Seventh Day Baptist Church, organized Aug. 1870 by members of New Salem church, est. 1792 in Salem. Met in log building; new church dedicated, 1880; razed, 1975. Rev. Peter Davis (1783-1885), original settler & Rev. Jacob Davis . . . — — Map (db m142418) HM
20 ► West Virginia, Doddridge County, Troy — Gilmer County / Doddridge County —
On Deepwater Mountain Road South.
Gilmer County. Formed, 1845, from Kanawha, Lewis and named for Thomas Walker Gilmer, Secretary of the Navy in Tyler's cabinet, who was killed in an accident on a war vessel. Farming is important, particularly sheep and cattle raising. . . . — — Map (db m246892) HM
21 ► West Virginia, Doddridge County, West Union — Beehive Inn — 1828 until flood in late 1800's — Possibly an Underground Railroad Site —
On North Bend Rail Trail.
Ephraim Bee and his wife Catherine's inn served stages from the Northwest Turnpike. J.H. Diss Debar, W.V. State Seal designer said seeing all the children playing about, he had never dined in a Bee Hive before. Thereafter it was the Bee Hive Inn. . . . — — Map (db m31748) HM
22 ► West Virginia, Doddridge County, West Union — Chapman J. Stuart —
On Smithton Road at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Smithton Road.
Born January 8, 1820, Stuart was prosecuting attorney of Doddridge County, 1852-1861. After voting against secession at the Richmond Convention, he was elected senator of the Restored Government of VA. He also served as a delegate to the . . . — — Map (db m142415) HM
23 ► West Virginia, Doddridge County, West Union — Doddridge County Veterans Memorial —
On High Street, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of those who gave all World War I Wayne C. Adams • Benjamin H. Ash • Delbert Bailey • Harper Bailey • Cecil O. Britton • Roy D. Cole • Marion C. Davis • John W. Droppleman • Linden L. Gain • John W. Guthrie . . . — — Map (db m225739) WM
24 ► West Virginia, Doddridge County, West Union — Ephraim Bee — 1802 - 1888 —
On Old Highway 50 1.5 miles south of U.S. 50, on the left when traveling south.
Blacksmith, innkeeper, an operator of the "Underground Railroad". A Captain of the Doddridge County Militia, a member of the first West Virginia State Legislature in 1863, serving 3 terms. The Founder and Grand Royal Gyascutis of the Most . . . — — Map (db m31822) HM
25 ► West Virginia, Doddridge County, West Union — Lathrop Russell Charter House —
On High Street just east of Chancery Street, on the left when traveling east.
The West Virginia Division of Culture and History State Historic Preservation Office announces that in recognition of its significance and to encourage its preservation Lathrop Russell Charter House Doddridge . . . — — Map (db m190103) HM
26 ► West Virginia, Doddridge County, West Union — Skirmish at West Union / West Union —
On Davis Street (West Virginia Route 18) 0.1 miles north of Howell Street, on the right when traveling south.
Skirmish at West Union. Early on May 5, 1863, six companies of the 2nd WV Infantry under Col. George Latham arrived in West Union to protect area railroad bridges during the Jones-Imboden raid. Two regiments of Confederate cavalry advanced to . . . — — Map (db m253592) HM
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27 ► West Virginia, Doddridge County, West Union — Tyler County / Doddridge County —
On West Virginia Route 18 1.7 miles west of Slaughter Run Road (County Route 24), on the right when traveling west.
Tyler County Formed in 1814 from Ohio. Named for John Tyler, governor of Virginia and father of President Tyler. Here in 1894 was drilled "Big Moses", the greatest gas well in the world, producing one hundred million cubic feet per day. . . . — — Map (db m301213) HM
28 ► West Virginia, Doddridge County, West Union — West Union
On Davis Street / Old U.S. 50 (West Virginia Route 18) just north of Main Street ( Route 18), on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
West Union, incorporated in 1881, was formerly called Lewisport in honor of Lewis Maxwell. It is the county seat of Doddridge, named for Philip Doddridge. In it lived J. H. Diss Debar and Sen. and Gov. M. M. Neely. — — Map (db m42429) HM
29 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, De Kalb — Job's Temple —
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
30 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Arbuckle House —
On North Court Street just north of Linn Street (County Road 5/3), on the left when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m190023) HM
31 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Attack on Glenville — "…the birds had flown" — Jenkins's Raid —
On Pioneer Way (County Route 5/3) 0.2 miles east of North Court Street, on the right when traveling east.
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, killed or . . . — — Map (db m73427) HM
32 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Clemons Tower —
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
33 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Duck Run Cable Suspension Bridge
On West Virginia Route 5 0.1 miles west of Spruce Run (County Route 30), on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
1922-1992. Funds raised and labor provided by Duck Run and Bear Run citizens Wilford, Keith, Bush, Hess, Wright, Summers, Landford, Cloves,Divers, Hardman,Simmons & Floyd. Engineers: Fred Lewis & Wm Moss. Roebling Co. and Bethlehem Steel supplied . . . — — Map (db m304205) HM
34 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Engle Homestead —
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
35 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Fallen Post Oak —
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
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36 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Fort Moore —
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
37 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Gilmer County Poor Farm Infirmary —
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
38 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Gilmer County Veterans Memorial —
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
39 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Glenville —
On East Main Street (U.S. 33) south of South Lewis Street (U.S. 33), on the right when traveling south.
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
40 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Glenville —
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
41 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Glenville State College —
On N. Court Street.
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
42 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Glenville State College Presidents —
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
43 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Glenville State College World War II Veterans Memorial —
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
44 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Glenville State Teachers College —
On N. Court Street.
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
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45 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Job’s Temple —
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
46 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Old Glenville Cemetery —
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
47 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Samuel Lewis Hays —
On North Lewis Street (U.S. 33) at Factory Road ( 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
48 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — G12 — Site of First Gilmer Court
On West Virginia 5. Reported permanently removed.
On 24 March 1845, Commissioners met here in Salathiel Stalnaker's brick home to organize Gilmer County from parts of Lewis and Kanawha. Members were: Bennett, Conrad, Hayes, Stump, Riddle, Arnold, Huffman, Cook, Maze, Benson, Knotts, Holt, . . . — — Map (db m304203) HM
49 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — Stalnaker Plantation / Old Stalnaker Family Cemetery —
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
50 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — The Gilmer Rifles —
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
51 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Glenville — WV Rosie the Riveter Bell —
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
52 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Linn — Stagecoach Stop — Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike —
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
53 ► West Virginia, Gilmer County, Troy — Raid on Troy —
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. In response, . . . — — Map (db m174486) HM
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54 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Anmoore — Veterans Memorial —
On Anmoore Road (County Route 58) east of Philippi Pike (County Road 23/9), on the left when traveling west.
This memorial is dedicated to the men and women of our community who have proudly and bravely defended the precious rights and freedoms of our country — — Map (db m197530) WM
55 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Anmoore — World War II Memorial —
On Philippi Pike (County Road 23/9) north of Anmoore Road (State Route 58), on the left when traveling north.
Commemorating those from Anmoore who served in World War II Adams, John • Allen, William • Alonso, Raymond • Alvarez, Sabrino • Amato, Nicholas • Ayers, Lyle • Bailey, George • Ball, Ashbury • Balough, John . . . — — Map (db m197795) WM
56 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Bridgeport — Baptist Meeting House —
Near Benedum Drive (West Virginia Route 131) 0.1 miles north of Northwestern Turnpike (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling north.
The first building known as the Baptist Meeting House stood on this site. The church was organized about 1770 by Rev. John Sutton and five constituent members. Rev. James Sutton served as pastor for a short period. Rev. John Corbly served as pastor . . . — — Map (db m177155) HM
57 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Bridgeport — Benedum Civic Center —
On Northwestern Pike (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling west.
Enlarged replica on site of original Michael L. Benedum family home, Benedum, born here 16 July 1869, died 30 July 1959. Known as the “Great Wildcatter” for success in oil exploration, he became as well known for philanthropy. Benedum . . . — — Map (db m125816) HM
58 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Bridgeport — Bridgeport — A Target of the Raid — Jones-Imboden Raid —
Near Water Avenue at Virginia Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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 m253235) HM
59 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Bridgeport — Bridgeport Veterans Memorial —
On Northwestern Turnpike (U.S. 50) at East Philadelphia Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Northwestern Turnpike.
(Noted on Benches): Bridgeport Veterans Memorial — — Map (db m176854) WM
60 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Bridgeport — Combat Wounded —
On Interstate 79 4 miles south of Route 279, on the right when traveling south.
Combat Wounded Dear friend, beware as you stand by As you are now, so once was I As I am now, so you will be, So get prepared to follow me. “To follow you I am not content Until I know which way you went." We are such things . . . — — Map (db m108674) WM
61 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Bridgeport — Combat Wounded —
On Jennings Randolph Highway (Interstate 79 at milepost 122), 1.1 miles north of Johnson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Combat Wounded Dear friend, beware as you stand by As you are now, so once was I As I am now, so you will be, So get prepared to follow me. “To follow you I am not content Until I know which way you went." We are such . . . — — Map (db m184834) WM
62 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Bridgeport — Governor Joseph Johnson House —
On Oakdale Avenue at Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Oakdale Avenue.
The former home of Governor Joseph Johnson built in 1818 Presented in his memory — — Map (db m288009) HM
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63 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Bridgeport — Home of Bridgeport Little League — West Virginia State Champions —
On Forrester Boulevard 0.3 miles north of Benedum Drive ( Route 131), on the right when traveling north.
1975 12 Year Old Mike Applegate • Mario Blount • Joey Belcastro • John Hartzell • Steve Hitt • Kyle Johnson • Jeff Larosa • Pat Oliverio • Gregg Perris • Jon Pinti • Bub Renzelli • Tommy Steele • Bobby Tomasik • Tommy . . . — — Map (db m249116) HM
64 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Bridgeport — In Memory of Aaron Smith —
On Meadowbrook Road (West Virginia Route 24).
Who made the first settlement on Lower Simpson Creek in April 1772. He obtained a patent on 400 acres of land and built his cabin near this site. Later in the same year he returned to the South Branch and married Sarah Allen. They reared a family of . . . — — Map (db m229645) HM
65 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Bridgeport — John Powers' Fort —
On West Main Street (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling east.
On Simpson Creek is the site of fort built by John Powers, 1771. Nearby is grave of Col. Benjamin Wilson, soldier and settler. Here lived Joseph Johnson, only Virginia governor from west of Alleghenies; first elected by popular vote. — — Map (db m4545) HM
66 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Bridgeport — Old Baptist Cemetery —
Near Benedum Drive (West Virginia Route 131) south of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Original site of the Simpson Creek Baptist Church (organized in 1770). Buried here are James "Peg" Clemens, Pony Express rider and cousin of Mark Twain; Joseph Johnson, the only man west of the Alleghenies to serve as governor of Virginia, and . . . — — Map (db m181303) HM
67 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Bridgeport — September 11, 2001 Memorial —
On Jerry Dove Drive (County Route 13/5) 0.1 miles west of Shinns Run Road (County Route 707), on the right when traveling west.
(Front): Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information Services Division On the morning of Tuesday September 11, 2001, at 8:46 a.m. hijackers intentionally crashed the American Airlines Flight 11 passenger . . . — — Map (db m256479) HM
68 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Bridgeport — Simpson Creek Covered Bridge —
On Despard-Summit Park Road (County Route 24/7) near Bridgeport-Meadowbrook Road (County Route 24).
A. S. Hugill built 75' long by 14' wide multiple king-post truss bridge in 1881 for $1483 on land of John Lowe. Survived great flood of 1888 but was washed away from original site 1/2 miles upstream in 1899. — — Map (db m8541) HM
69 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Bridgeport — The Furbee Bridge —
On North Virginia Avenue just north of West Main Street (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling north.
A Historic Bowstring Concrete Arch Bridge Built in 1924 By Frank Duff McEnteer's Concrete Steel Bridge Co. for The Bridgeport Lamp Chimney Co. to move handcarts with glassware from the factory across Simpson Creek to their warehouse. . . . — — Map (db m287870) HM
70 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — "Stonewall" Jackson —
On West Main Street at South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
Birthplace of General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. After a brilliant Mexican War record, he joined the Confederacy in 1861, earned his nickname and advancement in rank in first Battle of Bull Run, and was killed at Chancellorsville. — — Map (db m73406) HM
71 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — 1795 Spanish Cannon —
On West Pike Street west of South 5th Street, on the right when traveling west.
This cannon captured in May 1898 from Spanish forces by U. S. Navy, under command of Admiral George Dewey near Manila, Philippine Islands. Unveiled in Clarksburg on July 4, 1899 by Custer Post No. 8 G.A.R., placed here in 1932. Cast in Seville, . . . — — Map (db m257252) HM
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72 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Callery Pear — Pyrus Calleryana —
On West Main Street east of South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Seeded from the 9-11 Survivor Tree Given to the City of Clarksburg from the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center — — Map (db m257179) HM
73 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Chimes Installed —
On Milford Street (U.S. 19) at Sampson Street, on the right when traveling north on Milford Street.
1945 To the glory of God and In honor of those who served in World War II — — Map (db m288205) HM WM
74 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Christ Episcopal Church —
On West Main Street at South 6th Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
Built in 1853 on land donated by Burton Despard and modeled after a church near Dublin, Ireland, that he attended as a child. The Reverend R. A. Castleman arrived as a deacon in 1853 and supervised the construction of the sanctuary. Black walnut . . . — — Map (db m257153) HM
75 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Clarksburg —
On West Main Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
(side 1) Established 1785. Named for Gen. George Rogers Clark. John Simpson camped here in 1764. Early permanent settlements were made by the Davissons, Cottrills, Sotha Hickman, Nicholas Carpenter, and others. (side 2) . . . — — Map (db m73413) HM
76 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Clarksburg Baptist Church —
On West Pike Street west of South 6th Street, on the left when traveling west.
This church was organized and began serving a congregation in 1848. The present building, with its unusual round sanctuary, was completed in 1896 on land purchased from Colonel Alexander Moore. Colonel Moore served with gallant and highly . . . — — Map (db m257247) HM
77 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Clarksburg City Hall —
On West Pike Street west of South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
The former Clarksburg Municipal Building was designed by Charles L. Hickman and was built in 1888. The building was an example of the late 19th Century Victorian Eclecticism. It served as the Post Office from 1888-1932; the Federal Building from . . . — — Map (db m257217) HM
78 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Clarksburg Convention —
On West Main Street just east of South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east.
On April 22, 1861, in Clarksburg, about 1,200 citizens of Harrison County met to oppose Virginia's proposed ordinance of secession. They supported John Carlile's call for delegates to meet on May 13 in Wheeling to determine a course of action for . . . — — Map (db m184744) HM
79 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Clarksburg Defenses — Protecting the Town and Railroad — Jones-Imboden Raid —
On Kiwanis Drive 0.2 miles north of South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east.
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 m253236) HM
80 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Combat Wounded — Some Gave All, All Gave Some —
On Court Street.
Combat Wounded. Dear friend, beware as you stand by. As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you will be. So get prepared to follow me. “To follow you I am not content. Until I know which way you went.” We are such things as dreams . . . — — Map (db m104605) WM
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81 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Daniel Davisson — 1748 • 1819 —
On West Main Street east of Sumner Street, on the right when traveling east.
Born along Devils Crk. in the Millstone Valley of New Jersey. Married Prudence Izzard of Phil. in 1772. Came to Harrison Co. Va. in 1773 with wife father, Obadiah, uncles John, Andrew, Amaziah and families. His survey listed 400 acres in 1773 . . . — — Map (db m184966) HM
82 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Daniel Davisson Chapter NSDAR — In Memory Of —
Near West Main Street just east of Sumner Street, on the right when traveling east.
Peter Devecman - 1803 • Obadiah Davisson - 1806 • Wife Elizabeth • Daniel Davisson - 1819 • Wife Prudence - 1806 • George J. Davisson - 1836 • Major Thomas P. Moore - 1830 • Wife Racheal - 1852 • Thadeus Moore - 1859 • Forbes Britton - . . . — — Map (db m184926) HM
83 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Daniel Davisson DAR Cemetery —
On West Main Street east of Sumner Street, on the right when traveling east.
Site of Hopewell Baptist Church and burial place of Daniel Davisson. Major in Revolution. Commander of Nutter Fort and High Sheriff of Harrison County, he donated land for county buildings and this cemetery in the year of 1790. — — Map (db m184812) HM
84 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Derek William Hotsinpiller — Memorial Federal Center —
On West Pike Street west of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
Derek William Hotsinpiller Deputy United States Marshal Northern District of West Virginia July 13, 2009 - February 16, 2011 Early in the morning hours on February 16, 2011, deputies assigned to the United States Marshals Service for . . . — — Map (db m257230) HM
85 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Empire National Bank —
On West Main Street at South 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
This seven-story steel structure of brownstone and brick was built in 1907 by Virgil Highland. The first-floor portal is flanked by Corinthian columns. The embellished, bracketed cornice on the top floor gives it a Renaissance Revival theme. It . . . — — Map (db m256533) HM
86 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Ethel L. Hart —
On E. B. Saunders Way just south of Lee Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of Ethel L. Hart Founder of Kelly Miller Assoc. President - 1969 - 1972 Deceased - November - 1983 — — Map (db m288204) HM
87 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — First Presbyterian Church —
On West Main Street at South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
The present church structure was built in 1893 at a cost of $15,500. It was constructed in the Gothic Revival style with Gothic gables located on each elevation and twin louvered lancet windows. Additions to the building were added in 1913 and . . . — — Map (db m256592) HM
88 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Freedom & Independence — America 250 West Virginia —
On West Main Street at South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
This mural project was led and commissioned by the Clarksburg History Museum as part of the West Virginia Mural Trail for America 250, an initiative of the West Virginia Department of Tourism for America’s Semiquincentennial, with concept and . . . — — Map (db m309175)
89 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Gore Hotel —
On West Pike Street west of South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
This structure was first built as a four-story hotel in 1910. Then a fifth story was added in 1913. The hotel was owned by Dr. Truman. E. Gore, physician, and brother of Howard M. Gore. Howard Gore served as governor of West Virginia from . . . — — Map (db m257207) HM
90 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Harrison County Soldiers Monument —
On West Main Street just east of South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east.
Erected by the Citizens of Harrison County in memory of its soldiers who served in the Wars from 1776 to 1907. — — Map (db m184859) WM
91 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — In Honor of Staff Sergeant Richard Jackson Swiger — “Montani Semper Liberi” — United States Army —
On West Main Street at South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Born February 9, 1947, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Richard proudly served as an Armor Crewman with Company M, 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment — the legendary Blackhorse Troopers. On September 7, 1969, at the age of 22, he was . . . — — Map (db m309115) HM WM
92 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — In Honor of Staff Sergeant Richard Jackson Swiger — “Montani Semper Liberi” — United States Army —
On South 3rd Street at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South 3rd Street.
Born February 9, 1947, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Richard proudly served as an Armor Crewman with Company M, 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment — the legendary Blackhorse Troopers. On September 7, 1969, at the age of 22, he was . . . — — Map (db m309116) HM WM
93 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Jackson Cemetery —
Near South Linden Avenue east of Cherry Street, on the left when traveling east.
On March 25, 1808, George Jackson, son of John and Elizabeth Jackson, deeded his orchard place to his son John George as a cemetery for family and friends. The George Jackson farm was an outpost of pioneer Clarksburg and the scene of Indian . . . — — Map (db m256447) HM
94 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — John George Jackson — (1777-1825) —
Near South Linden Avenue east of Cherry Street, on the left when traveling east.
(Panel 1): John George Jackson (1777-1825) - also known as John G. Jackson - of Clarksburg, Harrison County, Va. (now W.Va.). Born in Hardy County, Va. (now W.Va.), September 22, 1777. Son of George and Elizabeth Brake Jackson; . . . — — Map (db m256467) HM
95 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — John S. Carlile —
On West Main Street just east of South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east.
Born in 1817, he practiced law and served in the Virginia Senate and US Congress. At the 1861 Richmond Convention, he opposed secession. Although he led efforts to create a new state and wrote "A Declaration of the People of Virginia" calling for a . . . — — Map (db m184802) HM
96 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — John Simpson —
On West Pike Street (U.S. 19) at Milford Street (U.S. 19), in the median on West Pike Street.
In 1764, John Simpson, hunter and trapper, established a camp here on the bank of the West Fork River opposite the mouth of Elk Creek. He was the first white man in the area. Simpson Creek and the town of Simpson are named for him. — — Map (db m174580) HM
97 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — John W. Davis —
On South 3rd Street north of Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
John William Davis was born in Clarksburg on April 13, 1873. Davis served in the United States House of Representatives from West Virginia's First District, was the United States Solicitor General under President Woodrow Wilson, and was the . . . — — Map (db m257195) HM
98 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Kelly Miller —
On E. B. Saunders Way just south of Lee Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Emmett B. Saunders 1888 - 1976 Principal of Kelly Miller High School 1919 - 1956 — — Map (db m288201) HM
99 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Kelly Miller School —
On E. B. Saunders Way just south of Lee Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Kelly Miller School (1st to 12th grade), located on EB Saunders Way (formerly Water St.), was a black school operated from 1903 until school desegregation in 1956. The school was named in honor of Kelly Miller, an African American mathematician, . . . — — Map (db m288087) HM
100 ► West Virginia, Harrison County, Clarksburg — Merchants National Bank —
On West Main Street at South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
The original structure was established in 1860 as a branch of the Merchants & Mechanics Bank of Wheeling. The current structure was built in 1894. Its first president was Nathan Goff, Sr., followed by his nephew, Nathan Goff, Jr., then R.T. . . . — — Map (db m256641) HM

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