Historical Markers and War Memorials in Kingwood, West Virginia
Kingwood is the county seat for Preston County
Kingwood is in Preston County
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Near Old Section Road west of Gibson, on the left when traveling west.
This monument is dedicated to all Prestonians who served their country honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. — — Map (db m198733) WM
On East Main Street (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling west.
The home of Charles Clark and Persis Hagans McGrew was built in 1841, with additions in 1869. The building reflects the Federal and Italianate architectural styles and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. James McGrew . . . — — Map (db m34620) HM
On Brown Avenue just east of Tunnelton Street, on the left when traveling west.
Popularized in 1938 by Preston County farmers who grew the crop, buckwheat was milled into flour and made into thin cakes served with syrup. — — Map (db m235085) HM
On Brown Avenue east of Tunnelton Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Preston County Buckwheat Festival started in 1938 and has been an annual affair except for four World War II years. It is one festival where people can eat, especially the famous Buckwheat Cakes. The event lasts four days, with Parades, . . . — — Map (db m235161) HM
On Tunnelton Street (County Road 43) north of Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling south.
Former home of actor and suffragist. Helped organize state support for the 19th Amendment with National Woman's Party, 1917-1920. — — Map (db m206557) HM
On East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) 0.1 miles west of Morgan Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born in 1813, James McGrew was a Preston County businessman who served as a Pro-Union advocate in the Richmond Convention of 1861. His calls for Union loyalty helped create the statehood movement in WV. He served in the state's first legislatures . . . — — Map (db m172107) HM
Near East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) east of North Price Street, on the left when traveling east.
This spruce is native only to Japan where it grows on the slopes of volcanoes.
Its common name is derived from the hanging branchlets of older trees. Cones hang upside down and are 3 to 4 inches long. Their needles are known for their . . . — — Map (db m204791) HM
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) just west of South Price Street, on the left when traveling west.
Named for grove of big trees. Southeast is Dunkard Bottom, settled by Thomas Eckarly, 1754. Near by during Indian raids in 1778 and 1788, many settlers were killed. Martin Wetzel and William Morgan, noted frontier scouts, had narrow escapes. — — Map (db m156321) HM
Near East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) east of North Price Street, on the left when traveling east.
Norway maple is native to western Europe, Scandinavia, and eastern Asia.
It was introduced to North America in the mid-1700s as a shade tree. It tolerates poor soils, compaction, and pollution much better than the native sugar maple. . . . — — Map (db m204790) HM
On West Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) at South Price Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
In appreciation of those Preston County service members who participated in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. — — Map (db m172717) WM
On East High Street east of South Price Street, on the right when traveling east.
Incorporated as an educational institution by Act of the Virginia General Assembly in 1841, the Preston Academy building was completed by 1844 and served this purpose until 1875, when it was converted to a private residence. When fire destroyed . . . — — Map (db m198831) HM
On South Price Street at West Main Street (West Virginia Route 7), on the right when traveling south on South Price Street.
The first Buckwheat Festival was held in Kingwood on October 13, 14 and 15, 1938. It was sponsored by the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department. The General Chairman was Harry Brindle.
On this site, the first king and queen of the Festival were . . . — — Map (db m207206) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 7) at Price Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
First settled in 1807, Kingwood was named for the grove of trees located where the courthouse now stands. On January 19, 1818, the Commonwealth of Virginia created Preston as its 35th county. Kingwood from its beginning has served as the territorial . . . — — Map (db m34619) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 7) at Price Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Preston County was formed in the east upstairs bedroom of Price's Tavern in April, 1818, and named for James Patton Preston, governor of Virginia, 1816-1819. Tavern built prior to 1810, served as an inn until 1882. — — Map (db m34598) HM
On East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) just west of Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Patrick J. Browne 1914-16
Paul D. Othling 1917-33
Paul V. Helsley 1933-50
Joseph A. Brumfield 1950-80
Robert A. Perriello 1980-81
The Passionist Fathers 1981- — — Map (db m182684) HM
On East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) east of North Price Street, on the left when traveling east.
Also known as West Virginia spruce, this tree is native to New England and the higher elevations of the Appalachians.
In West Virginia, these trees were logged extensively in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Restoration efforts are now . . . — — Map (db m202619) HM
Near East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) east of North Price Street, on the left when traveling east.
The magnificent American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata) once dominated 200 million acres of the eastern United States.
Many uses of wood from these trees supported the U.S. economy and our way of life.
Chestnuts were a primary . . . — — Map (db m204752) HM
Near East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) east of North Price Street, on the left when traveling east.
Rhododendrons are found in Asia, the Pacific Northwest, California, and the northeastern U.S.
Rhododendron maximum, also called great laurel or rosebay rhododendron, is West Virginia's state flower.
The large flowers grow in clusters . . . — — Map (db m201470) HM
On West Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) at South Price Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
In 1870, this bronze bell was cast at the Meneely Bell Foundry in West Troy, NY to mark the end of the United States Civil War.
The rededication of this bell now marks the bicentennial of the creation of Preston County, . . . — — Map (db m172684) HM WM
On West Main Street (U.S. 7) at South Price Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
Some Gave All
Dedicated to all men
and women who served
their country and to those
veterans who gave their lives
in defense of freedom
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Erected by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 826 and its Auxiliary
November . . . — — Map (db m172756) WM
On West Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) at South Price Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
Never again will one generation of Veterans abandon another
In honor of all Preston County Vietnam Veterans who served during or remain missing in the Vietnam War
All gave some - Some gave all — — Map (db m177408) WM
Near East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) east of North Price Street, on the left when traveling east.
Once, tall and stately white ash trees stood here until they were killed by the emerald ash borer, which was accidentally introduced from Asia in 1990. Today, only stump sprouts are left.
The common name is derived from the whitish underside . . . — — Map (db m204782) HM
On Morgantown Street (West Virginia Route 7) at Sisler Street, on the right when traveling west on Morgantown Street.
Born in Kingwood, 1800. Served in Virginia House of Delegates and Congress before war. Delegate to 1850-51 constitutional convention. 1860 Democtratic convention, and 1861 Richmond convention. In 1860, he was again elected to Congress, and he was . . . — — Map (db m156326) HM
