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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Kanawha County, West Virginia

 
Clickable Map of Kanawha County, West Virginia and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Kanawha County, WV (198) Boone County, WV (18) Clay County, WV (11) Fayette County, WV (208) Jackson County, WV (26) Lincoln County, WV (9) Nicholas County, WV (44) Putnam County, WV (26) Raleigh County, WV (76) Roane County, WV (19)  KanawhaCounty(198) Kanawha County (198)  BooneCounty(18) Boone County (18)  ClayCounty(11) Clay County (11)  FayetteCounty(208) Fayette County (208)  JacksonCounty(26) Jackson County (26)  LincolnCounty(9) Lincoln County (9)  NicholasCounty(44) Nicholas County (44)  PutnamCounty(26) Putnam County (26)  RaleighCounty(76) Raleigh County (76)  RoaneCounty(19) Roane County (19)
Charleston is the county seat for Kanawha County
Adjacent to Kanawha County, West Virginia
      Boone County (18)  
      Clay County (11)  
      Fayette County (208)  
      Jackson County (26)  
      Lincoln County (9)  
      Nicholas County (44)  
      Putnam County (26)  
      Raleigh County (76)  
      Roane County (19)  
 
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1 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Alum Creek — Alum Creek
On Childress Road (West Virginia Route 214) 1.2 miles east of the Lincoln County line at the Coal River bridge (Route 214), on the right when traveling east.
In 1881, the community of Rome was established at the forks of the Coal River. Named for local landowner Rome Pickens. Renamed Alum Creek after nearby stream on December 7, 1910. The stream was named for alum found along its banks. New post . . . Map (db m137394) HM
2 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Belle — Belle Works
On West DuPont Avenue (County Route 60/12), on the right when traveling east.
At this site, April 1926, E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Co. produced first successful, commercially synthesized ammonia from air and water. This initiated a progression of synthetic products: methyl alcohol, antifreeze, nitrates for explosives and . . . Map (db m50468) HM
3 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Belle — Camp Piatt
On West Dupont Avenue (Local Route 60/12) north of West 15th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Site of the largest Civil War camp in the Kanawha Valley, it was named for Union Col. A. Sanders Piatt of the 34th Ohio (Zouaves). Location along present-day U.S. Route 60 and the Kanawha River was of strategic importance to troops of both . . . Map (db m137854) HM
4 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Belle — Methodist Episcopal Church South Bell
On Stubb Road just south of West Dupont Avenue (County Road 60/12), on the left when traveling south.
This bell was installed in the Methodist Episcopal Church South when the building was completed and dedicated November 27, 1913 and given to the Town of Quincy by John Quincy Dickinson. It was presented to the Old Stone House by Jake Givens in . . . Map (db m178857) HM
5 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Belle — Samuel Shrewsbury House
On West Dupont Avenue (County Road 60/12) 0.5 miles east of Simmons Creek Road (County Road 60/15), on the right when traveling east.
House built circa 1810 by Samuel Shrewsbury (1763-1855) on a 704 acre tract of land received from Colonel John Dickinson. Sandstone and hewn hardwood logs used in construction were obtained locally from the land. Shrewsbury, a revolutionary . . . Map (db m76882) HM
6 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Big Chimney — Simon Kenton
On Pennsylvania Avenue (U.S. 119) 0.5 miles east of West Virginia Route 114, on the right when traveling north.
Simon Kenton, the hero of the Virginia and Kentucky borders, with George Strader and John Yeager, camped on Elk River, 1771-73. Attacked by Indians, Yeager was killed, but Kenton and Strader, although wounded, made their escape.Map (db m49921) HM
7 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Cedar Grove — Andrew & Charles Lewis March
On U.S. 60 near Kellys Creek Road (County Route 81), on the right when traveling east.
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 m50409) HM
8 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Cedar Grove — Cedar Grove Veterans Memorial
On East Dupont Avenue (U.S. 60) at Woodmont Cemetery Drive, on the right when traveling south on East Dupont Avenue.
Dedicated by the citizens of cedar grove and surrounding communities on may 22, 1988, n honored memory of the deceased veterans of all the united states wars. Pvt. Frank Eary • Pvt. William H. Gillispie • Pvt. William Lawson • Pvt. . . . Map (db m164713) WM
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9 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Cedar Grove — First Settlers
On U.S. 60, 0.3 miles east of Kellys Creek Road (County Route 81), on the right when traveling east.
Walter Kelly settled here about 1773 but was killed by Indians. William Morris came here in 1774 and made first permanent settlement in this valley. He built a fort, had a "boat yard," and started a church and school.Map (db m50406) HM
10 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Cedar Grove — Historic Church
On U.S. 60, 0.3 miles east of Kellys Creek Road (County Route 81), on the right when traveling east.
Virginia's Chapel was built in 1853 as gift for Wm. Tompkins' daughter, Virginia. Used by both sides during the Civil War, Methodists acquired church in 1901. Building lengthened in 19th cent., cupola added in 1912. Placed on National Register in . . . Map (db m50407) HM
11 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Cedar Grove — In Honor and Memory of William Morris1722 - 1792
On East Dupont Avenue (U.S. 60) at Woodmont Cemetery Drive, on the right when traveling south on East Dupont Avenue.
Founder and defender of Fort Morris, the first fort built on the Great Kanawha River in 1774, near this site. He also built the first church and school house and made the first permanent white settlement in the Great Kanawha Valley. And of . . . Map (db m164712) HM
12 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Cedar Grove — Major William Morris Jr.1746-1802 — In honor and memory of —
On East Dupont Avenue (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling south.
Revolutionary Soldier Wounded at the Battle of Point Pleasant Oct. 10th, 1774 and of his wife 1751 - Catharine Carroll - 1823Map (db m164716) HM WM
13 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Cedar Grove — Virginia's Chapel
On East Dupont Avenue (U.S. 60) at Woodmont Cemetery Drive, on the right when traveling south on East Dupont Avenue.
Built 1853 by William Tompkins. Known as "The Little Brick Church".Map (db m164715) HM
14 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — "The West Virginia Coal Miner"
Near Washington Street East near Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling east.
Earl Ray Tomblin, President, Senate Bob Wise, Governor Robert S. Kiss, Speaker, House of Delegates By Resolution of the Seventy-Fourth Legislature "The West Virginia Coal Miner" In honor and in recognition of the . . . Map (db m49802) HM
15 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — 1607 - 1681
Near Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) at Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling north.
1607 English settle Jamestown 1608 French settle Quebec 1620 Pilgrims settle Cape Cod 1624 Dutch settle New York 1630 Puritans found Massachusetts 1634 Maryland settled 1663 King's grant of Carolinas . . . Map (db m178827) HM
16 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — 1716 - 1783
Near Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) at Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling north.
1716 Gov. Spotswood's Shenandoah Expedition 1730's Shenandoah Valley settlements 1750-1760's Carolina's-Georgia back country settled 1745-49 Ohio Valley land rivalries 1754-63 French and Indian War 1775-83 . . . Map (db m233308) HM
17 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — 1787 - 1818
Near Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) at Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling north.
1787 Northwest Ordinance 1803 Louisiana Purchase 1803-06 Lewis and Clark Expedition 1811-18 Cumberland to Wheeling RoadMap (db m178829) HM
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18 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — 1819 - 1853
Near Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) at Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling north.
1819 Florida purchase from Spain 1836 Texas Republic formed 1842 Maine-Minnesota Boundary Treaty 1845 Annexation of Texas 1846 Oregon-Canada Boundary Treaty 1846-48 Mexican War 1848 California-New Mexico . . . Map (db m178830) HM
19 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — 1837 - 1869
Near Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) near Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling north.
1817-1850's Steamboats on Western waters 1825-1850's Great Canal Age 1826-1850's Railroads - B&O Begins - 1826 1869 First Transcontinental railroadMap (db m233309) HM
20 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — 1859 - 1863
Near Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) at Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m178835) HM
21 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — 1st Marine Division United States Marine Corps
On California Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of the West Virginians who served in the 1st Marine Division United States Marine Corps and Attached and support units of the U.S. Army ** U.S. Navy ** U.S. Air Force ** U.S. Coast Guard Semper Fidelis From all the different . . . Map (db m228948) WM
22 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — 30,000 B.C. - 1521 A.D.
Near Greenbriar Street at Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling north.
25-30,000 B.C. Amerindians people American West 10,000 B.C. Enter South America 7,000 B.C. Reach its southern tip 1,000 B.C.-1300 A.D. Adena-Hopewell Cultures in Ohio Valley 300 A.D.-1521 A.D. Mayan, Inca, Aztec . . . Map (db m178825) HM
23 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — 45th US Colored Infantry
On Kanawha Boulevard East, 0.1 miles east of Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling east.
Two companies of this regiment, consisting of 212 African American soldiers, were credited to WV. The men were recruited in Philadelphia in 1864, with several identified as born in WV, and fought at Chaffin's Farm, New Market Heights, Hatcher's Run, . . . Map (db m178804) HM
24 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — 980 A.D. - 1536 A.D.
Near Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) at Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling north.
980-1000 A.D. Voyages of Leif Ericson, Eric the Red 1492-1504 A.D. Voyages of Columbus 1497-1498 A.D. Voyages of John Cabot 1535-1536 A.D. Voyages of Jacques CartierMap (db m178826) HM
25 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — A Growing CityHemmed in by Rivers, Railroads, and Mountains
On Kanawha Boulevard West west of Stockton Street, on the right when traveling east.
Charleston's population tripled in the early 20th century to 67,914 residents by 1940. Rapid expansion brought serious growing pains, as ever-increasing numbers of cars, buses and trucks clogged city streets and created paralyzing gridlock. The . . . Map (db m229187) HM
26 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — A Monumental Project
On Kanawha Boulevard West west of Stockton Street, on the right when traveling east.
Local leaders in 1936 proposed a bold solution to solve Charleston's traffic woes. It included a 14-mile parkway from Dunbar to Malden, with a boulevard bypass to ease congestion through the capital city. Planning began in 1937 with one . . . Map (db m229189) HM
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27 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Abraham Lincoln
On Kanawha Boulevard East (U.S. 60) east of Greenbrier Street, on the right when traveling east.
Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th president of the U.S. in 1860. He received fewer than 2,000 votes in Virginia, most from present-day West Virginia. Lincoln preserved the Union, ended slavery, and played the decisive role in the admission . . . Map (db m137890) HM
28 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Abraham Lincoln Walks At Midnight
On Kanawha Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of California Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
[East Side] "Abraham Lincoln Walks At Midnight" from poem by Vachel Lindsay Sculptor Fred Martin Torrey 1884-1967 Born in Fairmont, West Virginia Dedicated June 20, 1974 Arch A. Moore, Jr. Governor [South Side] . . . Map (db m23019) HM
29 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Alex Schoenbaum
On Kanawha Boulevard West, 0.1 miles west of Stockton Street, on the right when traveling west.
Alex Schoenbaum became one of the nation's foremost restaurateurs by building a chain of Shoney's Big Boy restaurants that started on this site in 1947 and grew to 1900 restaurants within four decades. The original restaurant was the Parkette . . . Map (db m178784) HM
30 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Baptism By FireTo Arms!
On Kanawha Boulevard (U.S. 60) at Florida Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Kanawha Boulevard.
In July 1861, this area swarmed with retreating Confederate troops and pursuing Federal forces. Union Gen. George B. McClelland had ordered Gen. Jacob Cox to march his 3, 000 raw Ohio recruits into western Virginia from Gallipolis, Ohio, to drive . . . Map (db m59146) HM
31 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Battle of CharlestonDowntown Battleground — Jenkins's Raid —
On Kanawha Boulevard at McFarland Street, on the right when traveling south on Kanawha Boulevard.
(Preface): Confederate Gen. Albert G. Jenkins led 550 cavalrymen on a 500 mile raid, Aug. 22-Sept. 12, 1862, attacking Federal forces, capturing prisoners, and destroying military stores. From Salt Sulphur Springs he rode along the Tygart and . . . Map (db m59137) HM
32 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Battle of CharlestonLightburn's Retreat — Jenkins's Raid —
On Kanawha Boulevard (U.S. 60) at Ohio Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Kanawha Boulevard.
(Preface): 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 m59143) HM
33 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Battle of Charleston
On Kanawha Boulevard West east of Tennessee Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
On September 13, 1862, armies under command of Gen. Loring (CSA) and Col. Lightburn (USA) fought for control of salt works, recruitment, and natural resources within the Kanawha Valley. Following a 5-hour fight, Lightburn's forces retreated to Point . . . Map (db m228736) HM
34 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Booker Taliaferro Washington
Near Kanawha Boulevard East (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles east of Greenbrier Street.
1856 - Born a lowly slave; 1915 - Died a great American. Famous educator, author, lecturer and advocate of the doctrine of interracial cooperation. Booker T. Washington was born near Hale's Ford, Franklin, County, VA. He spent his . . . Map (db m227472) HM
35 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Breezemont915 Breezemont Drive
On Breezemont Drive just west of Ella Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The United States Department of Interior has placed this property on the National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m178788) HM
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36 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Brines & Rock Salt
Near Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) at Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling north.
1755 Indians use salt lick - Malden, Kanawha County 1797 First salt furnace - Cambells Creek, Kanawha County 1808 First drilled brine well - Great Buffalo Lick (Malden) 1809 Salt manufactured Bulltown, Braxton County . . . Map (db m178837) HM
37 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Charleston
On Kanawha Boulevard East west of Court Street, on the right when traveling east.
Founded by George Clendenin and named for his father. Established, 1794. Fort Lee, built 1788, stood on Kanawha River. “Mad Anne” Bailey, the border heroine, and Daniel Boone and Simon Kenton, noted scouts, once lived here.Map (db m126868) HM
38 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Charleston Baptist Temple
On Quarrier Street just west of Morris Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m178800) HM
39 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Charleston Trails / Illustrated History of the Midland Trail
On Washington Street East (U.S. 60) just west of Sentz Street, on the right when traveling west.
Charleston Trails
"It is solved by walking." - Latin proverb "A taste for the beautiful is most cultivated out of doors." - Henry David Thoreau American writer & naturalist, 1817 - 1862 . . . Map (db m240797) HM
40 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Charleston's Civil War SitesThe Past is Present
On Kanawha Boulevard.
Two significant dwellings that stood elsewhere during the Civil War have been relocated to this park for public use: Craik-Patton House. The Rev. James Craik, son of George Washington’s personal secretary, constructed this house in . . . Map (db m59136) HM
41 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Christ ChurchMethodist — ✞ —
On Morris Street south of Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling south.
Methodist Meeting House 1815 - 1834 Asbury Chapel 1834 - 1872 State Street 1872 - 1910 First Methodist Episcopal 1910 - 1939Map (db m229186) HM
42 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Coal
Near Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) at Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling north.
1742 Discovered - Peytona, Boone County 1800 Pittsburgh Seam - Pocatalico River, Putnam County 1836-43 First geological survey - state coal fields 1848 Cannel coal developed - Cannelton, Fayette County 1883 . . . Map (db m178840) HM
43 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Craik-Patton House
On Kanawha Blvd E (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling east.
Built 1834 as "Elm Grove" by James Craik, grandson of Geo. Washington's personal physician. Sold to George Smith Patton, 1858, and retained by family until end of Civil War. Born here was father of noted World War II general Geo. S. Patton. Moved to . . . Map (db m50419) HM
44 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Daniel Boone
On Kanawha Blvd E (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
Across the Great Kanawha River, lived Daniel Boone, the noted frontiersman, from about 1788 to 1795. He represented Kanawha County in the Virginia Assembly, 1791; was Lieut. Col. of Virginia militia during Indian wars.Map (db m227479) HM
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45 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Daniel BooneThe Western Virginia Pioneer 1788-1799
On Kanawha Blvd E (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling east.
Daniel Boone 1789 Lt. Col. Of Kanawha Militia An Organizer of Kanawha County 1791 Delegate to Virginia Assembly His Cabin was Across the River from Cave in Cliff Above He hunted Deer and Made Salt From a Spring at the Water's Edge . . . Map (db m241653) HM
46 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free LandWest Virginia's Liberty Bell Replica
Near Kanawha Boulevard East (U.S. 60) east of Greenbrier Street (West Virginia Route 114), on the left when traveling east.
This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of West Virginia by direction of The Honorable John W. Snyder Secretary of the Treasury As the inspirational symbol of the United States Savings Bonds . . . Map (db m128488) HM
47 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Executive Mansion
On Kanawha Blvd E (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling east.
In 1924, ground was broken for this magnificent Georgian colonial style mansion, official home of the State's governors since 1926. Designed by W. F. Martens, it was constructed of colonial Harvard brick at an initial cost of $203,000.Map (db m42673) HM
48 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — First Gas Well
On Kanawha Boulevard just west of Brooks Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1815 Captain James Wilson while drilling here for salt brine vowed he would drill to Hades if necessary. A large flow of gas was struck that ignited and burned with a huge flame, apparently fulfilling the captain's original vow.Map (db m50417) HM
49 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — First Presbyterian Church16 Leon Sullivan Way — Downtown Charleston Historic District —
On Virginia Street East east of Leon Sullivan Way, on the left when traveling north.
This property is part of the Downtown Charleston Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m229549) HM
50 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Fort Clendenin1788
On Kanawha Boulevard at Brooks Street, on the left when traveling south on Kanawha Boulevard.
Saved by two historic rides for powder. Ann Bailey on horseback through wilderness to Lewisburg and return. Fleming Cobbs poled down Kanawha River to Point Pleasant and return. This boulder is established to commemorate Clendennin's . . . Map (db m23013) HM
51 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Fort Lee
On Kanawha Blvd E just east of Brooks Street, on the right when traveling east.
A western frontier outpost, guarding settlers against the Indians. Built here in 1788 and named for Gen. Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee, one of Washington's most trusted officers. Later Lee was governor of Virginia.Map (db m50416) HM
52 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Fort Scammon
On Fort Hill Drive just east of Cantley Drive at its intersection with U.S. 119, on the right when traveling east.
With a commanding view of the area below, present-day Fort Hill was used by both Civil War armies. The Confederate push into the Kanawha Valley in 1862 relied on artillery on the heights, and Union troops created a more permanent presence in 1863, . . . Map (db m137903) HM
53 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — KA-1 — Fort Scammon
On Mt. View Drive at Sheridan Circle, on the right when traveling east on Mt. View Drive.
At the top of the hill is the site of an earthwork fort built by Union soldiers in 1863. During the battle of Sept. 13, 1862, Confederate artillery fired on Charleston from this place. Hayes and McKinley, future presidents, served at the fort.Map (db m178789) HM
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54 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Garnet High School
On Shrewsbury Street just south of John Norman Street, on the left when traveling north.
Garnet High School has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m178798) HM
55 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — George W. Summers
On Kanawha Boulevard West west of Park Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Born in Fairfax County in 1804. he came to Kanawha Valley as a child. Secured reforms benefiting western Virginia at 1850-51 Constitutional Convention. Served at 1861 Peace Conference that tried to avoid war and voted against secession at . . . Map (db m137910) HM
56 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Gold Star Families Memorial MonumentA tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives
Near Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) at Franklin Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The Homeland panel features images . . . Map (db m178824) WM
57 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — H. Bernard Wehrle, Sr.1898-1967
On Kanawha Boulevard East (U.S. 60) east of East Point Drive, on the right when traveling east.
H. Bernard Wehrle, Sr. was born and raised, and lived his entire life in Charleston, WV. He was an orphan at 11 when his older sister Ethel moved back from Kentucky to raise him. On May 10, 1911, Bernard became the first Boy Scout of West . . . Map (db m228841) HM
58 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — History of Davis Park
On Capitol Street just east of Lee Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling east.
Davis Park was originally developed in 1906 by former U.S. Senator Henry Gassaway Davis (1823-1916). Senator Davis was a self-made millionaire successful in the rail, mining and banking industries. He was elected to the U.S. Senate from West . . . Map (db m232885) HM
59 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Kanawha County Formed November 14, 1788
On Virginia Street East at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Virginia Street East.
Kanawha County formed November 14, 1788 Organized October 6, 1789 Gentlemen justices qualified as members of the county court Thomas Lewis • Robert Clendenin • Francis Watkins • Charles McClung • Benjamin Strother • William . . . Map (db m178791) HM
60 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Kanawha County Public Library
On Capitol Street at Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling south on Capitol Street.
This structure, formerly a federal building, was purchased from the United States of America in 1965, remodeled and occupied by the library in 1966 Public library service was begun by this institution, then known as Charleston Public Library, . . . Map (db m239228) HM
61 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Kanawha RiflemenHometown Boys in Gray
On Kanawha Boulevard East, 0.1 miles west of Elizabeth Street, on the left when traveling west.
A memorial dedicated to the Kanawha Riflemen stands across the road behind you, on the exact route of the James River and Kanawha Turnpike. Former Confederate Gen. John McCausland, the last surviving Confederate general officer, attended the . . . Map (db m126800) HM
62 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Kanawha Riflemen1861-1865
On Kanawha Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of Elizabeth Street, on the left when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
This memorial erected by the Kanawha Riflemen Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy in honor of the Kanawha Riflemen First organization of the company 1856 Capt. George S. Patton ∙ First Lieut. Andrew Moore ∙ . . . Map (db m152131) HM
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63 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Kanawha United Presbyterian Church
On Virginia Street East, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m228733) HM
64 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Lewis’ March
On Kanawha Boulevard East (U.S. 60) at Veazey Street, on the right when traveling east on Kanawha Boulevard East.
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 Cornstalk’s Indians were defeated, Oct. 10, 1774.Map (db m76824) HM
65 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Limestone • Sandstone • Silica
Near Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) at Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling north.
1700's Settlers quarry limestone - Briery Mtn, Preston County 1813 First glass plant - Wellsburg, Brooke County 1850-1860's Silica sand quarried - Warm Springs Ridge, Morgan County 1850-1900 Sixty building stone . . . Map (db m233310) HM
66 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Little Page Terrace Public HousingNew Deal Era Project
On West Washington Street (U.S. 60) just west of Rebecca Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
67 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Mary Price Ratrie GreenspaceNature's Gifts of Stone, Clay and Water
On Washington Street East (U.S. 60) just west of Clay Square, on the right when traveling west.
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
68 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Mary Price Ratrie Greenspace / Illustrated History of the Midland Trail
On Washington Street East (U.S. 60) just west of Sentz Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
69 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Mattie V. Lee Home, Inc.
On Donnelly Street just north of Dickinson Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
70 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Military OccupationA Bitter Pill to Swallow
On Kanawha Boulevard at Court Street on Kanawha Boulevard.
"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
71 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Natural Gas
Near Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) at Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling north.
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 CountyMap (db m178838) HM
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72 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Oil
Near Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) at Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
73 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Pony ExpressApril 3 1860 - October 24, 1861
On Delaware Avenue south of Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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 onceMap (db m228953) HM
74 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Presidential PresenceTending to Family, Fort, and Ferry
On Kanawha Boulevard at Court Street, on the right when traveling south on Kanawha Boulevard.
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
75 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Robert A. Pate
On Kanawha Boulevard East west of Ruffner Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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
76 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Saint John's Episcopal Church
On Quarrier Street at Leon Sullivan Way, on the left when traveling north on Quarrier Street.
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places Cornerstone laid 1884 Consecrated 1901Map (db m229185) HM
77 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Semper Fidelis
On California Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to all women who have served or will serve in the United States Marine CorpsMap (db m229556) WM
78 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Site Of Charleston High School
On Morris Street at Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling north on Morris Street.
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
79 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Site of Fort Lee1786
On Kanawha Blvd E, 0.1 miles west of Morris Street, on the right when traveling east.
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80 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Slavery in West Virginia
On Kanawha Boulevard East, 0.1 miles east of Elizabeth Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
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81 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — South Side Bridge1936 — Works Progress Administration In West Virginia —
On Dickinson Street south of Virginia Street East, on the right when traveling south.
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
82 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Spicer Patrick
On Kanawha Boulevard West west of Bream Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
83 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — State Capitol
On Kanawha Boulevard just west of California Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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
84 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — State Capitol
On Greenbrier Street (West Virginia Route 114) near Kanawha Blvd E (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north.
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
85 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — State Capitol
On Greenbrier Street (West Virginia Route 114) near Washington Street E.
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
86 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — State Capitol
On Lee Street East (U.S. 60) at Capitol Street, on the right when traveling east on Lee Street East.
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
87 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — State Capitol1885 - 1921 — stonework from the front portico —
On Lee Street (U.S. 60) at Hale Street, on the right when traveling east on Lee Street.
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 1921Map (db m178796) HM
88 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — State Capitol Annex
On Quarrier Street at Hale Street, on the left when traveling north on Quarrier Street.
. . . Map (db m232952) HM
89 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Summers House
On Loudon Heights Road, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m228732) HM
90 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Temple Israel - 1873
On Lee Street.
Site of the First Permanent Jewish House of Worship in the State of West Virginia. Temple Israel 1873Map (db m134323) HM
91 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — The 35th StarWest Virginia Statehood
On Kanawha Blvd East (U.S. 60) near Greenbrier Street, on the right when traveling east.
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 m233307) HM
92 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — The Block
On Shrewsbury Street north of Washington Street East (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north.
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
93 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — The Block
On Shrewsbury Street north of Christopher Street, on the left when traveling north.
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 urban . . . Map (db m76760) HM
94 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — The Block Historic District / Midland Trail
On Washington Street East (U.S. 60) just west of Sentz Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
95 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — The Legend Of John Henry"I can beat that machine"
On Washington Street (U.S. 60) at Pennsylvania Avenue (U.S. 119), on the right when traveling south on Washington Street.
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
96 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — The New Deal In Your CommunityKanawha Boulevard
On Kanawha Boulevard (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling east.
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
97 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — The New Deal In Your CommunityKanawha Boulevard
On Kanawha Blvd E (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling east.
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
98 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — The Restoration Chestnut
Near Kanawha Boulevard East (U.S. 60) west of California Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of the Upper Big Branch miners who perished April 5, 2010Map (db m233111) HM
99 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — The Ruffners
On Kanawha Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of Elizabeth Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
100 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Thomas J. Jackson"Stonewall"
On Kanawha Boulevard at California Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Kanawha Boulevard.
[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

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