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
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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 m73427) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. . . . — — Map (db m174486) HM
