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 river’s 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 m34493) 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
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
The town of Mucklow received its name from one of the early
business men and coal operator’s 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
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
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 years he taught public & Sunday . . . — — Map (db m178850) 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
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 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
In the decades before the Civil War, this region, called the Kanawha Salines, had a booming salt industry. Salt extraction created vast wealth here, and by 1846, this area had led the nation with 3.2 million bushels produced. During the Civil . . . — — Map (db m59152) HM
In August 1921, an estimated 15,000 coal miners and their allies participated in the largest armed labor uprising in US history.
But this was just the finale of a drama begun a decade earlier.
In 1912, on Paint Creek and . . . — — Map (db m206835) HM
In memory of
Captain Larry F. Lucas
Apr. 29, 1940 - Dec. 23, 1966
Remains buried in
Arlington National Cemetery
Missing in Action, Vietnam War
— — Map (db m178843) WM
For a century, the West Virginia Mine Wars and the Battle of Blair Mountain were kept out of history textbooks for fear of tarnishing the state’s image. But today, these events evoke fascination and pride for many Mountaineers and people across . . . — — Map (db m206838) HM
“Lens Creek Valley is electric and bustling…”
writes one journalist. "The men … are mountaineers, in blue overalls or parts of khaki uniform, carrying rifles as casually as picks or sticks … They mention the towns they come from, . . . — — Map (db m206836) HM
Honoring all Marmet citizens that serve
Thank you for your service to our country and protecting our liberty and freedom
For that you have made us proud — — Map (db m178844) WM
Ninety-Nine Killed in Action, WWII
Yield to fear, not chance
Long for home, must go to France
Bleak and low, 9 September 43
Black that day, not much glee.
Stick by me, my soldier friend,
We’ll make it, yes, to the end.
This . . . — — Map (db m234355) WM
Commanding Officers — Captain Dewey W. Mann, WV • Captain Chester V. McKeen, ME • Captain Joseph Middleton, TX • Captain David W. Sisco, VT • 1st Lt. Paul F. Heath, CA
Officers — 1st. Lt. Leo M. April, MA • 1st Lt. Theodore . . . — — Map (db m234371) WM
Born 6/21/59 in Cross Lanes, WV. Graduated from Nitro
High School in 1976. Over 18 albums recorded with
33 singles on Billboard Hot Country Singles. 4
number 1 hits and 12 top 10 singles.
Number 1 hits include "Goin’ Gone,” “Eighteen . . . — — Map (db m234308) HM
Major league baseball umpire for 31 years in the
American League from 1969–1999, a record at the time.
He was the youngest umpire in the majors at age 24,
a current record. He umpired 4 World Series,
5 All Star Games, and 7 American . . . — — Map (db m234305) HM
Born in Nitro on 11/22/26 and became a Major League
baseball player and coach. Many knew Lou as Froggy
or Squirrel. His playing career spanned 18 years from
1950 through 1967. He was a pitching coach for the Atlanta
Braves for the years 1972 and . . . — — Map (db m234307) HM
Military Survey. December 1, 1773, George Washington patented 21,941 acres known as the "Pocatalico Survey." Included were the present sites of Nitro, Sattes, Poca and Cross Lanes. The tract was divided among eight former officers who served in . . . — — Map (db m234310) HM
World War II Veterans. This plaque is presented in dedication and honor to the men and women of Nitro, WV who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during the period 7 December 1941 – 31 December 1946 from the citizens of a grateful . . . — — Map (db m234542) WM
Nitro was born a “Boom Town” during America’s mobilization for World War I. The name Nitro
was selected by Dr. Arthur Swanson, technical advisor on the Ordinance Department team. It was
derived from the chemical term Nitro-Cellulose, which . . . — — Map (db m234321) HM
Oldest of its kind in nation. Founded in 1902 by William W. Wertz and other Elk River residents to raise the civic, religious and educational standards of the community. The group meets for three days every August at its home site, “Rockwood Glen.” . . . — — Map (db m140132) HM
While the Adena were building great mounds here, around the world the Great Wall of China (500-200 BC) and Roman Coliseum (72-80 AD) were built. China's Confucius (551-479 BC) and Greece's Socrates . . . — — Map (db m178768) HM
Prehistoric Kanawha Valley
Adena People (Mound Builders) lived in the Kanawha Valley during the Woodland Period (500 B.C. - A.D. 1). They were not the first inhabitants. Archaic era (8,500 B.C. - 1,000 B.C.) encampments have been discovered . . . — — Map (db m178772) HM
In 1883 the Smithsonian Institution excavated this South Charleston Creel (Criel) Mound, finding remains of an elaborate burial tomb, 13 skeletons, and many artifacts dating to ≈ 500-100 B.C.
The top of the mound had already been . . . — — Map (db m178769) HM
In 1883 the Smithsonian Institution excavated the South Charleston or Criel Mound. Thirteen skeletons were found, most of them in a large log tomb at the base of the mound, along with a few grave offerings. The mound was built by the Adena Culture, . . . — — Map (db m45246) HM
Sometime between 500 B.C. and A.D. 150, an ancient culture built an extensive complex of burial mounds and earthworks throughout the Kanawha River Valley.
Dubbed "Ancient Kanawha City" by Smithsonian archaeologist Cyrus Thomas, . . . — — Map (db m178764) HM
This plant was built by the
United States Government
during the World War at
a cost of over ten million
dollars to supply armor plate
for our navy. Nearby is one
of the largest Indian mounds
in the State. — — Map (db m137383) HM
For over 10,000 years, people have been drawn to the Kanawha River Valley. Arcadia encampments, like this, existed along the Kanawha River in 8500 B.C. Many mounds, including this South Charleston Creel Mound, were probably built around 500 . . . — — Map (db m178771) HM
The City of South Charleston, West Virginia, gratefully acknowledges the ultimate sacrifice of the above individuals who gave their lives for the cost of freedom. May we ever remember that all gave some and some gave all.
Vietnam War . . . — — Map (db m232709) WM
The Dawn of Peace
They gave their lives in World War II that they might bring to the people of this earth the promise of a better world to come
Their names are perpetuated on the reverse side of this tablet.
Appleton, Harold Bing . . . — — Map (db m244300) WM
This land, which was owned by George Washington, purchased by Morris Hudson, who in 1819 built a small church on knoll that adjoined this property. As was custom of the times, acres set aside as a cemetery for members of Bangor Parish. The church . . . — — Map (db m171631) HM
Born June 1822 in Kanawha County, Fry served as a lieutenant in the Mexican War and moved to Alabama prior to the Civil War. Appointed colonel of the 13th Alabama, he was wounded at Seven Pines, Antietam, and Chancellorsville. Wounded and captured . . . — — Map (db m137370) HM
Nearby stood Fort Tackett, destroyed by Indians, 1790. Near the fort the day before the attack, Mrs. John Young gave birth to a son, the first white child born in this valley. The Youngs and a few others escaped to Fort Lee. — — Map (db m50410) HM
Acquired 2,000 acres of this land by a patent dated April 12, 1784, issued to him by Benjamin Harrison, Governor of Virginia.
Washington obtained this tract upon a survey made by John Floyd, April 18, 1784 with a land warrant issued to . . . — — Map (db m237503) HM
Constructed in 1846. This cabin served as kitchen house for the 600-acre estate of John Morgan. The day before the Battle of Scary, on July 16, 1861, Union troops commanded by Gen. Jacob D. Cox camped on the Morgan estate and were fed from this . . . — — Map (db m34378) HM
Discovered in 1963 by Sam Kessell. Recognized as one of the oldest and deepest stratified sites of the Early Archaic period (8,000-10,000 BC). Artifacts recovered document early inhabitants who camped here along Kanawha River, were small . . . — — Map (db m34492) HM
Located at the site of the crossing of the James River and Kanawha Turnpike and Coal River. Covered Toll Bridge, built 1831 by Phillip Thompson and James Teays, replaced a ferry which operated in the same location. Bridge, one of the longest in . . . — — Map (db m81411) HM
George Washington's "Cole" River Tract of 2,000 acres was surveyed by John Floyd in 1774 and patented April 12, 1774. Bounded by the Coal and Kanawha Rivers, "5 miles and 88 poles", it embraced the site of St. Albans. — — Map (db m50469) HM
The War for Empire during the 1750s (often called the French & Indian War) was a contest between France, England, and several American Indian Nations to control much of eastern North America, especially the Ohio River Watershed. This rich region . . . — — Map (db m137756) HM
This kiosk is dedicated to the thousands of people who once called Paint Creek their home. Here are some images of different people and places along Paint Creek during the first half of the 20th century. During coal’s heyday, the towns were located . . . — — Map (db m137757) HM
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