On Seneca Trail (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling south.
Born here November 21, 1810, Monroe County, he served in both houses of the Virginia legislature before the civil war. Although he opposed secession, he voted for it in 1861 at the Richmond Convention. From 1863 to 1865, Caperton served in the . . . — — Map (db m128136) HM
On North Street (West Virginia Route 3) at Pump Street, on the right when traveling west on North Street.
The oldest Methodist Church building west of the Allegheny Mountains is Rehoboth, built in 1786, just three miles east of Union. In 1804 its membership included 15 Blacks and 290 Whites. By 1831, there were five Methodist Episcopal Churches in . . . — — Map (db m298531) HM
On Koontz Road (U.S. 219) 1 mile south of Union, on the left when traveling south.
The Greenbrier Limestone, which outcrops along U.S. Route 219 between here and Renick, is the “Big Lime” of the driller. Fish-egg like oölitic zones in the “Big Lime” yield oil and natural gas in West Virginia. — — Map (db m84108) HM
On North Street (West Virginia Route 3) at Pump Street, on the left when traveling east on North Street. Reported permanently removed.
Born at Union, 1865. Converted at 15 at Simpson M. E. Church, Charleston. Licensed to preach; his first parish was Harpers Ferry 1889. His most distinguished pastoral work was the rebuilding of Asbury Church Washington, with a seating capacity of . . . — — Map (db m84106) HM
On North Street (West Virginia Route 3) west of Pump Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born at Union, 1865. Converted at age 15 at Simpson M. E. Church, Charleston. Licensed to preach, his first parish was Harpers Ferry in 1889. His most prominent pastoral work was the rebuilding of Asbury Church in Washington. Clair was one of the . . . — — Map (db m298536) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 219) at Middle Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
This is the Chapman House, built in 1803 and the home of one of Union’s most prominent families. Augustus A. Chapman and his son, George Beirne Chapman, both served the Confederacy in the Civil War.
Augustus Chapman, an attorney, was twice a . . . — — Map (db m59260) HM
On 5th Street (U.S. 219) 0.1 miles north of Knobs Road, on the left when traveling north.
On Aug. 21, 1901 this 20 ft. monument with 6 ft. statue depicting typical Confederate soldier was dedicated to the Monroe County men who served the lost cause. Hinton Marble Works produced the Italian marble statue, standing on granite pedestal, . . . — — Map (db m76649) HM
On Seneca Trail South (U.S. 219) south of Kountz Road, on the right when traveling south.
Rebel postal services were formed in early 1861 under John H. Reagan, with operations commencing June 1. In contested sections of western Virginia, control of the mail often changed hands as battle lines ebbed and flowed. Southern strongholds in . . . — — Map (db m253408) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 219) at Nota Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In May 1864, as Union Gen. George Crook led his force through Union on a Sunday morning after his victory at Cloyd’s Mountain, VA., on May 9, “there was a Sabbath stillness, scarcely anyone to be seen.” Although some of the Federals thought that . . . — — Map (db m59262) HM
Near Seneca Trail South (U.S. 219) near Pyne Mountain Road (County Road 219/10), on the right when traveling south.
When white settlers first came to this area prior to 1750, no Indians were permanent residents at that time. It was the hunting grounds of the Shawnee Indians, who resided along the Ohio River and came here to hunt, over trails along the Kanawha . . . — — Map (db m305327) HM
On 2nd Street at Pump Street, on the right when traveling west on 2nd Street.
This is the home of John Echols, lawyer and general in the Confederate army. A graduate of Washington College in Lexington, Virginia, he also attended the Virginia Military Institute and Harvard University.
After John Brown’s failed Harpers . . . — — Map (db m59264) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 219) at Nota Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Gen. Echols was born March 20, 1823 in Lynchburg, Virginia. He entered the Confederate Army from his home in Union. With rank of Lieut. Col., Echols commanded the 27th Virginia Brigade. Staunton Infantry, at Manassas and was severely wounded at . . . — — Map (db m278753) HM
Near Seneca Trail South (U.S. 219) south of Pyne Mountain Road, on the right when traveling south.
After repeated Indian attacks on the settlers volunteers from these forts joined the Fincastle Brigade and marched to Fort Union (now Lewisburg) There they joined the Colonial troops under the command of Col. Andrew Lewis. Under his command they . . . — — Map (db m305328) HM
Near Rehoboth Church Road (Local Route 3/8) north of Route 3.
First bishop of American Methodism, Francis Asbury, was present at the raising of the church, 1785; dedicated this log meeting house, 1786; and held three annual conferences in May, 1792, 1793, 1796.
The church was built chiefly by the means . . . — — Map (db m84023) HM
On West Virginia Route 3 at Rehoboth Church Road (Local Route 3/8) on West Virginia Route 3.
Oldest extant Protestant church west of the Alleghenies. Erected 1786 on land donated by Edward Keenan. Bishop Francis Asbury preached here in July 1788, held three Methodist conferences in 1790’s, and performed the first Methodist ordination west . . . — — Map (db m59267) HM
On Rehoboth Church Road (County Road 3/8) 0.2 miles north of Sweet Springs Valley Road (State Route 3), on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
Indians were still about when Rehoboth Church was dedicated by Bishop Asbury in 1786, and rifles as well as Bibles were carried by the worshipers. This is the oldest church building west of the Allegheny Mountains. — — Map (db m298383) HM
On Koontz Road (U.S. 219) at County Route 10/5, on the left when traveling south on Koontz Road. Reported missing.
Opened as a resort in 1820. Main building erected about 1823. Martin Van Buren, Clay, and Calhoun among prominent guests. General Jenkins and other Confederate leaders made headquarters here during several campaign. — — Map (db m253410) HM
Near Seneca Trail South (U.S. 219) south of Pyne Mountain Road, on the right when traveling south.
Iroquois warriors went down the mountain ridges as far as the Carolinas, back and forht went the raiding parties until their moccasin feet had hardened a trance, long known as the Seneca Trail or "Warriors Path." The Cherokees were . . . — — Map (db m305329) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 219) at North Street ( Route 3), on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Settled in 1774 by James Alexander, who later served in Revolutionary Army. County organized at his house, 1799. “Walnut Grove,” built by Andrew Beirne, and “Elmwood,” built by the Capertons, fine examples of colonial architecture. — — Map (db m84107) HM
On South Street east of Pump Street, on the right when traveling east.
The white building in front of you and the red brick house behind you are the former Union College, a Presbyterian school founded in 1820 as Union Academy and the earliest private school still standing in West Virginia. The white dormitory-dining . . . — — Map (db m59266) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 219) west of 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Organized Aug. 7, 1783 as good hope meeting house. It was the second church organized west of the Allegheny Mountains by the
Rev. John McGue.
The present church was built in 1922
during the pastorate of Robert Russell Gray, D.D. — — Map (db m243172) HM
On Seneca Trail North (U.S. 219) north of Elmwood Lane, on the right when traveling south.
Standing here, you're surrounded by Civil War history.
To your left rests the monument dedicated in 1901 to honor local men who served the Confederate States of America. Thirteen Virginia companies were formed here in Monroe County.
To . . . — — Map (db m298526) HM
Near Main Street (U.S. 219) north of Elmwood Lane, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
The Confederate Monument, dedicated in 1901 to honor the local men who served the South, is up the walkway to your left. Thirteen Confederate companies were formed here in Monroe County.
From the top of the hill, behind the monument and the . . . — — Map (db m59269) HM
On Main Street at Nota Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In Green Hill Cemetery is the grave of William Porcher Miles, who was a Congressman from SC, a signer of the SC Ordinance of Secession and a member of the Confederate Congress. During the Civil War he served on the staff of General PGT Beauregard . . . — — Map (db m59265) HM
