Near this place, the army of Gen. Andrew Lewis camped, Sept. 21, 1774, enroute from Lewisburg. From Charleston, Lewis led his men by land and water to Point Pleasant where Cornstalks Indians were defeated, Oct. 10, 1774. — — Map (db m76824) HM
The Littlepage Terrace Public Housing Project, constructed ca. 1939 under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) of the New Deal Program, was built upon the remnants of the Littlepage farm owned by the prominent Charleston Littlepage family. The . . . — — Map (db m178781) HM
The Mary Price Ratrie Greenspace has transformed an ordinary asphalt parking lot across the street from the Clay Center into a slice of West Virginia natural heritage. The site features stacked terraces that establish a backdrop resembling the . . . — — Map (db m178503) HM
Mary Price Ratrie Greenspace
Biography
Mary Price Ratrie was born in the Dickinson family, which through its manufacture of salt, coal mining, banking activities and philanthropic contributions, helped develop and shape Charleston and the . . . — — Map (db m178536) HM
Mattie V. Lee Home, Inc.
established in 1915
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
— — Map (db m178797) HM
"I direct you to have guns in readiness to fire on Charleston. If rebels come in here Charleston shall be destroyed, for it is the work of disloyal citizens." - Gen. Eliakim P. Scammon, May 112, 1863, to Col. Rutherford B. Hayes. Union . . . — — Map (db m59139) HM
1773 Discovered at Burning Springs, West Virginia
1806 Encountered in Salt Drilling, Kanawha County
1841 Used to boil salt brine, Kanawha Couty
1894 Largest West Virginia discovery, Tyler County — — Map (db m178838) HM
1807 Encountered in Salt Drilling, Kanawha County
1825 Gathered at forks of Hughes River
1860-1863 Oil boom, Little Kanawha River
1889 Mannington Field opened
1890 Polecat Well No. 4 - Sistersville, Tyler . . . — — Map (db m178839) HM
800 miles between St. Joseph, Mo. Sacramento, Ca. 180 miles a day.
5 stations changed horses every 2-3 miles 6-8 times between stations.
The mail was lost only once — — Map (db m228953) HM
Camp White, the main Union camp at Charleston, was located directly across the Kanawha River from here. Col. Rutherford B. Hayes, 23rd Ohio Infantry, occupied the camp and Charleston in March 1863. He ordered his men to build a fort on top of the . . . — — Map (db m59521) HM
To the glory of God in loving memory for the life of Robert A. Pate July 1, 1930 Sept. 11, 1993 Founding pastor of Living Word Christian Center & School 1974 - 1993
My house shall be called the house of prayer Matthew . . . — — Map (db m228723) HM
On this site stood Charleston High School Built in 1915 and designed by Frank Packard, architect. In 1926 a larger CHS was constructed, and this building became Thomas Jefferson Junior High School until 1978. An embodiment of community memory, it . . . — — Map (db m228735) HM
In 1860 Virginia, nearly 491,000 men, women, and children of African descent were held in slavery under the law. Less than 4 percent lived in present-day West Virginia, the majority concentrated in seven counties. The geography and economy of . . . — — Map (db m178802) HM
Franklin D. Roosevelt - President U.S.A.
Harry L. Hopkins - Federal Administrator
E. Witcher McCullough - State Administrator
E.C. Smith, Jr. - Deputy Administrator & Chief . . . — — Map (db m228731) HM
Born 1791 in New York, he moved to Kanawha County to practice medicine and became a prominent politician. He served several terms in the VA Assembly and opposed secession at the 1861 Richmond Convention. In 1863, Patrick was elected to the WV House . . . — — Map (db m228737) HM
West Virginia's Capitol first located in Wheeling, 1863; moved to Charleston, 1870; back to Wheeling, 1875; and finally to Charleston, 1885. It was located two miles west until destroyed by fire, 1921. Present building was completed in 1931. — — Map (db m23018) HM
West Virginia's Capitol first located in Wheeling, 1863; located in Charleston, 1870; again in Wheeling, 1875, and finally in Charleston, 1885. It was located 2 mi. west until destroyed by fire, 1921. Present building was completed in 1932. — — Map (db m42674) HM
Constructed of buff Indiana limestone and lined with Imperial Danby marble from Vermont, the State's Capitol is considered one of the world's superb examples of Italian Renaissance architecture. Designed by the internationally prominent Cass Gilbert . . . — — Map (db m42676) HM
West Virginia's Capitol is much traveled; Wheeling to Charleston to Wheeling and then back to Charleston, it moved. At this spot it stood from 1885 until destroyed by fire in 1921. The Capitol now stands two miles east. — — Map (db m76738) HM
stood on the block bounded by Lee, Dickenson, Washington and Capitol Streets
in memory of Charles Walker volunteer died fighting the Capitol fire Jan. 3rd 1921 — — Map (db m178796) HM
Sectional differences in western and eastern Virginia fueled resentment and political divisions before the Civil War. The divisions soon became irrevocable after the convention in Richmond voted on April 17, 1861, for Virginia to secede and join . . . — — Map (db m269343) HM
Heart of the black community, area was the center for black business, education, religion, and social life but also had Greek, Italian, Lebanese and Syrian businesses. Many local black leaders had ties to the area, which declined due to 1960s . . . — — Map (db m76741) HM
Heart of the black community, area was the center for black business, education, religion, and social life but also had Greek, Italian, Lebanese and Syrian businesses. Many local black leaders had ties to the area, which declined due to . . . — — Map (db m76760) HM
The Block Historic District
During the early 1900's, the Great Migration began when millions of black people traveled from many rural southern states and headed for Chicago, Detroit, or Toledo, for a better way of life. As they . . . — — Map (db m178528) HM
According to legend, John Henry's profession as a steel-driver was measured in a race against a steam powered hammer, which he won, only to die in victory with his hammer in his hand as his heart gave out from stress. — — Map (db m228844) HM
Kanawha Boulevard has gone by various names throughout history. The Boulevard was known as Front Street when "Charles Town" was chartered in 1794. Through the years, it has been called First Street, Water Street and Kanawha Street prior to being . . . — — Map (db m85208) HM
Kanawha Boulevard has gone by various names throughout history. The Boulevard was known as Front Street when "Charles Town" was chartered in 1794. Through the years, it has been called First Street, Water Street and Kanawha Street prior to being . . . — — Map (db m179318) HM
Grave of Joseph Ruffner, who bought the site of Charleston from the Clendenins. His son, Daniel, built Holly Mansion on Kanawha Street in 1815. The Ruffners aided oil and gas development by improved drills used in salt wells. — — Map (db m23014) HM
[South Side]
Born Jan. 21, 1824
Clarksburg, VA.
Now West Virginia,
Confederate General
Died May 10, 1863
[East Side]
This monument first located on original state capitol grounds Sept. 27, 1910; relocated to the . . . — — Map (db m23016) HM
1776 Waterpowered "sash" sawmill, Tucker County
1830's Steam powered circular saws first used
1860 Portable steam sawmills, first used
1871 C&O sawmill opened, St. Albans, Kanawha County
1875 Band sawmill . . . — — Map (db m178836) HM
[South Side]
In memory of the thirty-two thousand soldiers, sailors, and marines contributed by West Virginia to the service of the Union during the Civil War 1861-1865
[East Side]
This monument erected A.D. 1930 by the Union . . . — — Map (db m23025) HM
Priscilla Byers Richard Byers Helen Irene Givens Sherry Lyn Givens Charles Dexter Jones Alice Marie Null Harry Fletcher Null Larry Wayne Null Robert Allen Null Elma Day Saddler Marcie Ann Saddler Franklin Delno Sayre Nancy . . . — — Map (db m228952) HM
167th Fighter Squadron For God that all men might be free to follow. For country that the American way of life might be preserved these men gave their lives.
Capt. Whittington, Edwin K. 1 Lt. Kessler, Harry B. Cpl. Hall, Columbus . . . — — Map (db m228839) WM
In July 1861, this area swarmed with retreating Confederate troops and pursuing Federal forces. Union Gen. George B. McClellan had ordered Gen. Jacob Cox to march his 3,000 raw Ohio recruits into western Virginia from Gallipolis, Ohio, to drive . . . — — Map (db m59150) HM
Years Are Those Of The Cited Actions
Philippines 1900 Antoine Gaujot* U.S.S. Missouri 1904 Robert E. Cox* Mexico 1911-14 Julien E. Gaujot* Hugh C. Frazer* Hugh N. Nickerson* Lawrence C. Sinnett* Santo Domingo - . . . — — Map (db m228658) WM
[East Side]
Montani Semper Liberi
Dedicated to the hallowed memories of the brave men and devoted women who saved West Virginia to the Union.
Presented to the state and people of West Virginia through the instrumentalities of the Grand . . . — — Map (db m23055) HM
Dedicated to the men and women of West Virginia who died in the defense of freedom and all who served in its cause during the 20th century.
Killed In Action
Beirut - 1983
Mecot Camara David Cosner Russell Cyzick Timothy . . . — — Map (db m178822) WM
With gratitude from a grateful state, this statue is dedicated to West Virginia's female veterans for their dedication and selfless service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. We, the people of this state and this country, owe a . . . — — Map (db m178823) WM
Born in Kanawha County on 19 September 1892. Began work as a miner at age ten, and served as field organizer, UMWA. Noted as leader of 1921 Armed March. Indicted for treason but later acquitted. President of District 17 and vice-president of West . . . — — Map (db m23011) HM
Born in Ohio in 1848, Davis served during the Civil War in the Union Light Guard of Ohio that was tasked with protecting President Lincoln. After the war, he moved to present-day Malden and later Charleston, where he served as an educator. His . . . — — Map (db m178787) HM
In grateful recognition of the heroism and sacrifice of the men of Kanawha County West Virginia who gave themselves for liberty and humanity during the World War — — Map (db m178794) WM
Erected by a grateful people in memory of the brave courageous and patriotic men and women of our community who made the supreme sacrifice for our beloved country in World War II — — Map (db m178795) WM
This marker was set in 1934. Was removed from the Capitol grounds in 1938, due to municipal street construction, reset at present location in 1956.
State Roads Commission of West Virginia
Hon. William C. Marland - Governor
Hon. Burl A. . . . — — Map (db m179316) HM
Col. George Clendenin. Born 1746 in Ireland; died 1797; wife, Jemima McNeill. Town name sake, he owned land, helped settle and estab. Kanawha Co. Charleston named for Charles, his father. A Va. Militia officer, he fought in Battle of Pt. . . . — — Map (db m91225) HM
In 1920, Union Carbide built first plant for the production of synthetic organic chemicals from natural gas on a site directly across Elk River. From this nucleus grew the nation's giant petrochemical industry, employer of thousands. — — Map (db m50465) HM
The nearby highway is part of route traversing W. Va. from Lewisburg to Point Pleasant memorialized by the state to commemorate the march of the American Colonial army of 1,200 men led by Andrew & Charles Lewis. After a month's march this army . . . — — Map (db m81415) HM
Indian Mounds
Here in the Shawnee Reservation is found an Indian mound which was probably excavated in 1884 by the Smithsonian Institution. The results of the archaeologists' work suggest that the mound was built between A.D. 1 and 500 . . . — — Map (db m81414) HM
The burning spring that existed here and the salt lick that was located three miles downstream at the rivers edge were two natural phenomena that influenced much of the development of the Kanawha Valley. The spring was agitated by bubbling . . . — — Map (db m240795) HM
Here was the home of W.H. Edwards, naturalist and explorer, who led an important expedition to the Amazon in 1846 and was one of the chief authorities on butterflies and moths. He was a descendant of renowned Jonathan Edwards. — — Map (db m252538) HM
Built as Cabin Creek District H.S. in
1912;
name was later changed to East
Bank H.S. Served the upper Kanawha
Valley for eighty-seven years before
1999 consolidation with Dupont H. S.
to form Riverside H. S. College All-American, Jerry West, . . . — — Map (db m137843) HM
Arthur Robert
Beecher John Jr.
Berry Fredrick L.
Berry Schubert L.
Blair Harry N.
Blair Henry L
Brannen Patrick
Bray Russell
Burgraph Alex
Burgraph James
Burner Carl
Campbell Edwin
Carver William
Clark James . . . — — Map (db m267134) WM
Presented March 12, 1912 to
The sons & daughters of Ireland
In Kanawha County
To commemorate the consecration of
The Shamrock Sod
Brought from
Saint Patrick's Cottage
In the cap of Dunlo, Killarney
County Kerry, . . . — — Map (db m267138) HM
Captain John Young. Grave of Revolutionary War Vet. John Young (1760-1850) located in nearby Sand Run Cemetery. Noted soldier, Indian scout & trapper, he came to Kanawha Val., 1780s, named county trustee, 1794, and farmed 225 acres here. . . . — — Map (db m50412) HM
Burnwell's industrial birth took place in 1906, when the Imperial Colliery Coal Co. opened it's No. 1 and No. 2 mines on what was known as ten mile fork of Paint Creek. Burnwell gots it name from the fact that the coal would "burn well." Application . . . — — Map (db m264741) HM
During the coal boom, coal towns appeared
virtually overnight on Paint Creek. The town of Burnwell grew so rapidly that it experienced a housing shortage. Many single miners lived in a boarding house. At one time, the coal company employed nine . . . — — Map (db m264742) HM
The town of Mucklow received its name from one of the early
business men and coal operators on Paint Creek. In 1900 Richard M.
Mucklow, along with his four brothers came to West Virginia from
Scranton, Pa. and were instrumental in organizing the . . . — — Map (db m137796) HM
Armor-plated train used against striking miners during the Paint
Creek-Cabin Creek Strike. On February 7, 1913, coal operator Quin Morton, Sheriff Bonner Hill, and several railroad men and deputies, armed with rifles and machine gun, rode train . . . — — Map (db m137833) HM
The town of Holly Grove first came into prominence during the 1912-1913 coal strike and mine war. This was the location of a major tent colony that was established when the Paint Creek miners were evicted from their homes by the coal companies. Fred . . . — — Map (db m137834) HM
During the 1912-1913 Paint Creek - Cabin Creek strike, coal companies imported strikebakers the miners called them "scabs" - to ensure the continued operation of the mines. In an effort to safely transport strikebreakers though the strike . . . — — Map (db m252553) HM
Jewels
Henry Arthur Callis
Charles Henry Chapman
Eugene Kinckle Jones
George Biddle Kelley
Nathaniel Allison Murray
Robert Harold Ogle
Vertner Woodson Tandy
Established By
Harry S. Blackiston
James E. . . . — — Map (db m178749) HM
President Hemphill, 2012-2016 served with unwavering passion and inspired a campus-wide focus on excellence, accountability and student-centeredness through rebranding, marketing and community engagement.
He led the effort to implement new . . . — — Map (db m178733) HM
President Prillerman, 1909-1919, enjoyed tremendous success in advancing the institution. He developed an outstanding agricultural program, changed the name to West Virginia Collegiate Institute, offered the first college courses, provided extension . . . — — Map (db m178722) HM
Canty Hall
Built circa 1900
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
— — Map (db m178737) HM
East Hall
Built circa 1893
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
— — Map (db m178736) HM
President McNeill's leadership, 1973-1981, was marked by vision, insight and courage. He developed the community college component, expanded the continuing education program, updated the campus master plan with emphasis on the renovations of older . . . — — Map (db m178729) HM
President Carter's numerous achievements, 1987-, are astounding. His leadership resulted in three-year strategic plans; redesignation as an 1890 land grant college; the business, industry and education cluster; weekly television and radio programs; . . . — — Map (db m178732) HM
President Jones, 1898-1909, was a visionary, speaker, writer, and man of action who brought the school a national reputation for excellence. He raised academic standards, added new and expanded existing departments, constructed four new buildings, . . . — — Map (db m178721) HM
Principal Campbell, 1892-1894, successfully led West Virginia Colored Institute through its infancy. Admission standards were established, enrollment doubled, teacher and military training were made an important part of the curriculum, the first . . . — — Map (db m178717) HM
Principal Hill's tenure, 1894-1898, was noted by the expansion of the campus with the construction of four new buildings to accommodate the school's growing enrollment. He initiated the concept of tailoring instruction to the individual needs of . . . — — Map (db m178718) HM
President Davis' tenure, 1919-1953, brought sweeping and numerous changes, numerous honors, and unmatched distinction. He recruited an outstanding faculty, set high standards, added many activities, and had the name changed to West Virginia State . . . — — Map (db m178723) HM
The history of the Kappa Diamond
The diamond is one of the most adored and recognized symbols of the fraternity. Its significance is highly treasured by the members of our Noble Clan. Our badge was designed by Found Byron K. Armstrong at . . . — — Map (db m178738) HM
Theta Psi Chapter History
Theta Psi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at West Virginia State College on May 26, 1926. The seven men who diligently worked toward the founding of the chapter were L.K. McKenzie, . . . — — Map (db m178741) HM
A native of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson first came to Institute at the age of 10 to attend the high school that used to be part of West Virginia State's campus. After graduating high school at age 15, . . . — — Map (db m178734) HM
Charter Members
Inne Bowyer
Thelma Brown
Louise Coleman
Exie Kelly
Madeline Marshall
Ethel Nunnally
Anna Perry
Elizabeth Robinson
Sara Merriwether Nutter, Organizer
The Great Lakes Region dedicates this . . . — — Map (db m178756) HM
President Cole's dynamic leadership, 1982-1986, resulted in many academic innovations, a policies and procedures manual, and a revised master plan. Hist commitment to academics led to a new General Education Program that included a core curriculum, . . . — — Map (db m178730) HM
In memory of these West Virginia State College R.O.T.C. graduates who died in military action for their country.
1LT Raymond B. Gilbert Korea
2LT Gerald T. Robbins Korea
1LT Milton L. Majette . . . — — Map (db m178715) WM
First public black college in state founded in 1891 as West Virginia Colored Institute. In 1927 was first fully accredited black land-grant college in US. In 1915, became West Virginia Collegiate Institute; in 1929, West Virginia State College. . . . — — Map (db m81413) HM
President Wallace's strong leadership, 1953-1973, guided the college smoothly through racial "integration in reverse," the creation of "a living laboratory of human relations," and academic programs revitalization. he increased nontraditional . . . — — Map (db m178727) HM
Famous as the church of Booker T. Washington, this church began in 1852 with a group of enslaved Christians. During the Civil War, Pastor Lewis Rice organized them into one of the nation's first churches started and completely controlled by slaves. . . . — — Map (db m237984) HM
Dedicated with Gratitude to our Early 20th Century Malden Families especially those of African Ancestry named here who knew and helped him become a Great Educator, Statesman and Leader.
1900 - 1910
Wayne Isaac Liggens Strudwick . . . — — Map (db m178854) HM
Booker T. Washington
Born Ca. 1856, Washington moved to Kanawha Salines, now Malden, as a child. He attended a black school while holding salt, coal, and other jobs. In 1872, he went to Hampton Institute, graduating in 1875. For two . . . — — Map (db m264746) HM
Born 1797, he was a prominent salt manufacturer in the Kanawha Valley. A member of the Restored Government of VA and Constitutional Convention for WV statehood, he was a major general in the state militia and served in the House of Delegates, . . . — — Map (db m178851) HM
Malden. Early salt-making industry that was centered here peaked in the 1850s. In 1755, Mary Ingles and Betty Draper made salt for their Indian captors here at "Buffalo Salt Licks." John Dickinson bought the site in 1785. Wells sunk by Brooks . . . — — Map (db m76880) HM
In the decades before the Civil War, this region, called the Kanawha Salines, had a booming salt industry. Salt extraction
created vast wealth here. By 1846, this area led the nation in salt production with 3.2 million bushels produced. . . . — — Map (db m266671) HM
In cemetery nearby is grave of Dr. Henry Ruffner, eminent theologian and writer, called father of Presbyterianism in the Kanawha region. After his ministry, he became head of Washington College, Lexington, Va. Wrote Ruffner Pamphlet. — — Map (db m76879) HM
In 1808 David and Joseph Ruffner near here on the bank of the Kanawha completed a well into solid rock to a depth of 59 feet by a method and with drilling tools they devised, which was further developed in this valley by themselves and Billye Morris . . . — — Map (db m76859) HM
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