Brother Harry Ripley was a circuit-riding minister for the Methodist church. According to legend, he had planned to wed a local girl and build the first church in the community. Tragedy struck, however, when he drowned in Mill Creek with their . . . — — Map (db m10915) HM
Original location of the Bank of Ripley built 1890-1891 by one of its founders Enoch Staats, Sr. August 9, 1842 - April 2, 1912 — — Map (db m315440) HM
Although western Virginia eventually separated from the original state to form West Virginia and join the Union, many residents of the new state supported the Confederacy. Many others served the Union, while still others wished to avoid contact with . . . — — Map (db m73651) HM
Honoring those who have served and are serving.
Remembering friends of Cedar Lakes.
Cedar Lakes Foundation
"Helping to Grow a Better Tomorrow" — — Map (db m315543) WM
In honor of
veterans
World War I
April 6, 1917
Nov. 11, 1918
In honor of
veterans
Panama
Dec. 17, 1989
Jan. 3, 1990
In honor of
veterans
peace time
Mar. 1, 1908
present . . . — — Map (db m256877) WM
These red maple trees are placed in memory of Larry Cavendish, first Director, 1951 - 1964, and his wife Larna, who loved Cedar Lakes and devoted their lives to nurturing West Virginia's young people. — — Map (db m315542) HM
During the Civil War, both Union and Confederate supporters formed guerrilla bands. Each government denounced the other sides partisans as bushwhackers or common thieves but gave those on their own side an official military designation as cover. . . . — — Map (db m73647) HM
Pfost-Greene Murders. On November 3, 1897, John Morgan murdered Chloe Greene and two of her three children, James Greene and Matilda Pfost. Daughter Alice Pfost managed to escape despite being wounded during the attack. G.W. Shamblen captured . . . — — Map (db m124858) HM
At around 9 p.m. on December 19, 1861, a party of armed Confederate guerillas known as the Moccasin Rangers captured Ripley and broke into the post office, seizing its contents. The Rangers also robbed a store, stole private possessions, and took . . . — — Map (db m178585) HM
In honor of Revolutionary War Soldiers & Patriots
Patrick Board
Joel Buffington
Jesse Hughes
James McCown
James McDade
Constantine O'Neal
Charles Parsons
Joseph Parsons
Michael Rader
Charles Smith
Bazel Wright . . . — — Map (db m267089) WM
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, each believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation.
Dedicated in 2026 by Old Hickory Chapter Daughters of the . . . — — Map (db m315438) WM
Established in 1832 on land which was settled by William John and Lewis Rogers in 1768 and later acquired by Jacob and Ann (Staats) Starcher. Near here lived Capt. William Parsons who was active in the early life of Jackson County. — — Map (db m73650) HM
Jackson County was created by an act of the Virginia Assembly on March 1, 1831 and named for President Andrew Jackson.
The first courthouse was a brick structure. The land for the courthouse square was donated by Jacob Starcher, one of the . . . — — Map (db m178574) HM
Jackson County was created by an act of the Virginia Assembly on March 1, 1831, and named in honor of President Andrew Jackson.
The first courthouse on this site was a brick structure. The land for the courthouse square was donated by Jacob . . . — — Map (db m11439) HM
In 1824 Jacob Sturdier built the first grist mill in Ripley along Mill Creek. In 1853, Jacob Sayre sold the mill to John McGrew who came to Jackson County in 1844.
The McGrew mill building was a structure of about 40 ft. by 30 ft. and was . . . — — Map (db m11426) HM
In 1824, Jacob Starcher built the first grist mill in Ripley, along Mill Creek. In 1853, Jacob Sayre sold the mill to John McGrew, who came to Jackson County in 1844.
The McGrew Mill building was a structure of about 40 ft. by 30 ft. and was . . . — — Map (db m178575) HM
Michael D Barnett US Marines Ripley High School Class of 1974 Darrell Carnell US Army Ripley High School Class of 1974 Bruce Cunningham US Army Ripley High School Class of 1974 Tony Garnes US Army Ripley High School Class of 1974 Forrest . . . — — Map (db m315570) WM
Built in 1887 over Tug Fork of Mill Creek and named for Enoch Statts' mill. Jackson Co. Court paid local builder H.T. Hartley $904 to erect "Long" truss wooden superstructure. Total cost of original 97 ft. bridge with stone abutments and approaches . . . — — Map (db m73652) HM
This garden is a living tribute to all of America's veterans and their families. In silence and respect, this is a place to remember why millions of Americans have fought and died for our liberty and our freedom. Here we renew our promise to . . . — — Map (db m315437) WM
Philip A Acord Army Inf Srgt E5 Vietnam 3/26/69 - 3/16/71 Cpl Matthew Alderman US Marines Desert Storm Tech Sargent R Vaughn Anderson US Air Force Edward E Angus S2 US Navy World War II 1926-1995 Brandon Arthur US Air Force Jason A . . . — — Map (db m315565) WM
In memory of the veterans of World Wars I and II of Jackson County, West Virginia.
Presented by the County Court of Jackson County.
A. D. Landfried, President N. F. McBride, Commissioner J. C. Fisher, Commissioner J. W. Sayre, . . . — — Map (db m315544) WM
