In lasting remembrance of the members of the Marshall University Football Team, the coaches, staff, and devoted fans who died in the plane crash November 14, 1970.
They shall live on in the hearts of their families and friends forever and this . . . — — Map (db m73731) HM
On Marshall Memorial Boulevard / Charleston Avenue east of 20th Street.
On November 14, 1970, a chartered jet crashed on approach to Tri-State Airport near Huntington, claiming the lives of seventy-five members of the Marshall University football team, coaches, fans, pilots & crew. This boulevard, named in honor of . . . — — Map (db m73729) HM
On 3rd Avenue (U.S. 60) at 20th Street, on the right when traveling west on 3rd Avenue.
On November 14, 1970, a chartered jet crashed on approach to Tri-State Airport near Huntington, claiming the lives of seventy-five members of the Marshall University football team, coaches, fans, pilots & crew. This boulevard, named in honor of . . . — — Map (db m208449) HM
On 3rd Avenue (U.S. 60) at 18th Street, on the left when traveling west on 3rd Avenue.
Named for John Marshall, Chief Justice U.S. Supreme Court, 1801–1835. Founded as Marshall Academy, 1837, and chartered as Marshall College, 1858. Established as a state-supported institution, 1867. Granted university status, 1961. — — Map (db m125985) HM
On Hal Greer Boulevard (West Virginia Route 10) near 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Named for John Marshall, Chief Justice U.S. Supreme Court, 1801–1835. Founded as Marshall Academy, 1837, and chartered as Marshall College, 1858. Established as a state-supported institution, 1867. Granted university status, 1961. — — Map (db m178150) HM
On 20th Street north of 5th Avenue (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north.
The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity lost five brothers in the plane crash that devastated the Marshall University football team: Starting Quarterback Ted Shoebridge and Offensive Linemen Jim Adams, Mike Blake, Pat Norrell, and Bob Patterson.
To . . . — — Map (db m208664) HM
On 5th Avenue at 17th Street, on the left when traveling east on 5th Avenue.
Union School, nicknamed "Punkin Center School," was located on Guyan Creek Road near Glenwood, Cabell County. Served grades 1 thru 8 from 1899 to 1955. Schoolhouse donated by Mrs. Bill (Tina) Bryan; relocation and renovation funded by Phil Cline. On . . . — — Map (db m23026) HM
On Main Street north of Hagan Street, on the left when traveling south.
On the night of November 10, 1861,
Confederate cavalry led by Colonels
John Clarkson and Albert Jenkins
raided the town of Guyandotte and
surprised Union recruits of the 9th
WV Infantry. Following a heated
battle, Confederate soldiers . . . — — Map (db m125979) HM
On 8th Street north of 5th Avenue (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north.
This memorial dedicated to the memory of Revolutionary War Soldiers buried in Cabell County
James Cox •
Adam Cron •
Daniel Davis •
John Everett •
James Gillingwater •
Thomas Laidley •
Charles Love •
John McComas •
Lerose Merritt . . . — — Map (db m208541) HM WM
On 5th Avenue (U.S. 60) at Center Plaza, on the left when traveling east on 5th Avenue.
This is one of four spires that crowned the old Sixth Street Bridge that spanned the Ohio River, connecting Huntington and Chesapeake, Ohio. Business leaders, convinced that a bridge was essential, formed the Huntington-Ohio Bridge Company, and . . . — — Map (db m208551) HM
This is one of four spires that crowned the old Sixth Street Bridge that spanned the Ohio River, connecting Huntington and Chesapeake, Ohio. Construction began in April 1925. Ten thousand spectators attended the bridge dedication on May 22, 1926. . . . — — Map (db m228298) HM
Authorized by an act of 1786 was extended in December 1787 from Richmond Va. past this point to the mouth of the Big Sandy River entering the city over Norway Avenue. By 1832 this road became the James River and Kanawha Turnpike opening west to . . . — — Map (db m73741) HM
On 4th Avenue, 0.1 miles west of 10th Street, on the right when traveling west.
The
West Virginia
Building
has been placed on the
National
Register of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m208555) HM
On Norway Avenue at Huntington State Hospital Road, on the right when traveling south on Norway Avenue.
War Between the States Generals Two of seven War Between the States generals buried in W. Va. interred here: Albert Gallatin Jenkins, C.S.A., in Confederate plot; John Hunt Oley, Union, and over 200 soldiers. Confederate Monument dedicated in . . . — — Map (db m73730) HM
On 20th Street at 3rd Avenue (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north on 20th Street.
"We Are...Marshall" Memorial Bronze presented to Marshall University on the Eleventh day of November in the year 2000 as a tribute to those lost on November 14, 1970.
The memorial will stand for all time as a symbol of community resilience . . . — — Map (db m208903) HM
Near Interstate 64 at milepost 10 when traveling east.
Airborne
Dedicated to the Paratroopers and Glidermen who have served our country in war and peace. This memorial donated by members of the 82nd all Airborne and Special Forces chapters of WV — — Map (db m74417) HM WM
Rev. Charles McGee chartered WV Normal Industrial School for Colored Orphans, 1899. Opened, Central City, 1900, moved to 190-acre farm near Huntington & Guyandotte R. Served African-American orphans and indigent. Bought, 1911, operated until 1956 . . . — — Map (db m73742) HM
Survey of Milton began here in 1872 and post office was established in 1873. Founder, David Harshbarger, later lived on this lot. Named for Milton Reece, first postmaster and large landholder in vicinity. Town incorporated in 1876 with Captain J.R. . . . — — Map (db m73674) HM
Erected in 1875 by order of the Cabell Co. Court. The contract was awarded to R.H. Baker, the local postmaster. This design was developed by bridge engineer William Howe in 1840. Length is 112 feet. — — Map (db m73675) HM
On James River Turnpike Road (County Route 25) 1.6 miles Midland Trail (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling east.
Church completed, 1849. Occupied during the War Between the States by a Federal garrison to protect the one-lane covered bridge, which was a vital link in the James River and Kanawha Turnpike. The soldiers left the Church in shambles. It has been . . . — — Map (db m178194) HM
On Midland Trail (U.S. 60) just east of Sherry Lane, on the right when traveling west.
North of here (1826-28) lived
John and Nancy Bryan, grandparents of William Jennings Bryan,
the Great Commoner. They
moved to Gallipolis Ferry
where they died; John, 1834;
Nancy in 1832. Buried nearby
in the Yatesmont Cemetery. — — Map (db m125870) HM
Near Roach Road (County Route 45) 0.6 miles north of West Virginia Route 10, on the left when traveling north.
First White settlers came here from Giles County, Virginia, in pursuit of an Indian raiding party that had taken their horses. Permanent settlement established by 1800. McComas and Hatfield families were among first settlers. Thomas Ward produced . . . — — Map (db m178251) HM
On U.S. 33 at Arnoldsburg-Rocksdale Road, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 33.
Site of Camp McDonald, set up, 1862, occupied by the 11th W. Va. Inf., U.S.V. Scene of engagement, May 6, 1862, when Federals under Maj. George C. Trimble beat off an attack by Confederate Moccasin Rangers under Capt. Geo. Downs. — — Map (db m14153) HM
On Arnoldsburg Road (U.S. 33/119) at County Route 33/119, on the right when traveling west on Arnoldsburg Road.
Early in 1862, the 11th West Virginia Infantry in Spencer established an outpost here in Arnoldsburg to suppress Confederate guerilla activity. Union Maj. George C. Trimble commanded four companies here at Camp McDonald, named for former county . . . — — Map (db m73440) HM
Gilmer CountyFormed, 1845, from Kanawha and Lewis. Named for Thomas Walker Gilmer, Secretary of the Navy in President Tyler's Cabinet, who was killed by the explosion of a gun on board the United States battleship, Princeton, February 28, 1844. . . . — — Map (db m73437) HM
On U.S. 33 west of Arnoldsburg-Rocksdale Road (Local Route 18).
One of several partisan groups in
western VA during the Civil War,
the Moccasin Rangers were Southern
sympathizers who operated in the
central counties of present-day West Virginia,
conducting raids and terrorizing
local Unionists. After they . . . — — Map (db m137948) HM
On U.S. 33 west of Arnoldsburg-Rocksdale Road (Local Route 18), on the right when traveling west.
Perry Hays & George Silcott
Peregrine Hays and George Silcott were prominent businessmen before the Civil War. Hays was sheriff of Calhoun County and Silcott county clerk. In 1861, they helped form the Moccasin Rangers. After truce they helped . . . — — Map (db m137949) HM
On Little Kanawha Parkway (West Virginia Route 5) 1.3 miles west of the Big Bend Post Office, on the right when traveling east.
Site of first Calhoun Co. Court which met at home of Joseph Burson, April 14, 1856. Justices were Wm. Brannon, Dan. Duskey, H.R. Ferrell, Geo. Lynch, Joshua Knight, Absalom Knotts and Hiram Ferrell. — — Map (db m73462) HM
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 5) at Market Street (West Virginia Route 5) when traveling west on Main Street.
Dedicated to all veterans of Calhoun County, to the honor and glory of those who bravely served to keep our country a land of freedom. — — Map (db m174390) WM
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 5) at Court Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Town was laid out in 1866
on farm of Simon P. Stump
and named for Gen. Grant.
Became permanent county
seat of Calhoun in 1869,
after 13 years of moving
county seat from place to
place. Incorporated 1896. — — Map (db m174389) HM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memoriam
CSM Clovis Drexell Ice
1933 - 1991
United States Army
1950 thru 1977
Military Intelligence Hall of Fame
Airborne - Special Forces
Distinguished Soldier and Citizen
Duty, Honor, and Country
Erected by . . . — — Map (db m190015) WM
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 5) at Jarvis Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
• In 1883, A. H. "Dick" Stump (who would later become Grantsville's first Mayor)
and his wife, Druscilla Ball Stump, built a house, a block from the Courthouse,
on Main Street.
• The Stumps tuned their home into a hotel by 1885, and in . . . — — Map (db m190017) HM
On Calhoun Highway (West Virginia Route 16) at Milo Road (Local Route 13), on the right when traveling south on Calhoun Highway.
One mile west in the low gap are the graves of Mike Fink and an Indian, slain in 1780, and buried where they fell. While hunting, Fink and Adam O’Brien were fired on by two Indians; Fink shot one and was killed by the other. — — Map (db m137950) HM
On West Virginia Route 16 just south of Jess Reedy Road, on the left when traveling south.
Solomon Osborne was born circa 1814 on a Cherokee reservation in North Carolina. Served as guard on the “Trail of Tears,” and fell in love with Seaberry (Martha Arms), daughter of Chief Running Bear (Robert Arms). They escaped and were married in . . . — — Map (db m137986) HM
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 16) east of Locust Street, on the right when traveling east.
Born on December 10, 1826, he was
one of the first school teachers
in Nicholas County. He moved to
Clay County before the Civil War
and was a delegate to the first
constitutional convention for West Virginia,
1861-1863. In 1863, he organized . . . — — Map (db m137965) HM
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 16) east of Locust Street, on the left when traveling east.
Both county and county seat are named for Henry Clay. The Golden Delicious apple, once called "Mullins' Yellow Seedling," was developed on Porters Creek. The State also produced the Grimes Golden, the other great yellow apple. — — Map (db m64096) HM
To honor those who died
in the cause of
liberty, intelligence
our nation's safety
Korea
Harry R. Dobbins •
Wilbur C. Eagle •
George P. Fields •
Orlan J. Fulks •
Flavy C. Hamrick •
Basil Linkinogger •
Myles L. Mullins • . . . — — Map (db m189986) WM
To honor those who died
in the cause of
liberty, intelligence
our nation's safety
Viet Nam
William Paul Rogers, Jr. •
James Lee Keener •
Philip Larry Nichols •
Eugene Dawson •
Stuart Gled Hostetter •
Wilbur A. Smith • . . . — — Map (db m189988) WM
1941 - 1945
To honor those who died
in the cause of
liberty, intelligence,
our nation's safety
Adkins, Albert B. •
Adkins, Homer J. •
Baker, Albert W. •
Bracc, Hansel •
Braley, Clifford L. •
Brooks, Alfred L. •
Brown, . . . — — Map (db m189989) WM
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 4) at Main Street (West Virginia Route 16), on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
During the Civil War, civilians in West Virginia formed Union militias to combat Confederate guerrillas and to protect the local citizenry. Often called Home Guards, these units were sometimes incorporated into the regular army. There were . . . — — Map (db m179592) HM
On West Virginia Route 16 at Elkhurst Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 16.
Named in honor of Ozro, Johnie,
Burman, Eugene and Lawson Jones,
brothers who grew up in Hartland
in Clay County and served in the
Army during World War II. Burman,
Ozro, and Johnie were killed in
action during the war. After the
war, Eugene . . . — — Map (db m137964) HM
On Procious Maysel Road (West Virginia Route 4) east of Maysel Clay Road (Local Route 26), on the right when traveling east.
To east was Claude Markle (1882-1962) home, noted road builder in Clay, Webster, Boone, & Kanawha in early 20th century. Projects include Maysel intersection of US 119/36/ & 4, Clay Jct. Route 16, & Widen ridge; bridges; tunnels; & culverts. He . . . — — Map (db m137966) HM
On Big Otter Highway (West Virginia Route 16) 1 mile north of Nebo Walker Road (Local Route 16/1), on the right when traveling south.
Clay County. Formed in 1858 from Braxton and Nicholas. Named for the great Kentuckian, Henry Clay, who was so popular in western Virginia that in 1820 a monument was erected to him for his part in bringing the National Road to Wheeling.
. . . — — Map (db m137951) HM
Near West Virginia Route 23 at Pike Fork (Local Route 10), on the right when traveling south.
This privately owned covered bridge was completed in 1890 as ordered by the county court. Stone masons T. C. Ancell and E. Underwood prepared all abutments at a cost of $976.54, and carpenters John Ash and S. H. Smith built frame superstructure for . . . — — Map (db m142404) HM
On Stone Valley Road near Arnold Creek Road, on the right when traveling east.
In 1915, a two-span reinforced concrete arch bridge was built over Arnold Creek near Central Station by the Clarksburg-based Concrete Steel Bridge Company. Constructed during the Good Roads Movement and the state's first major effort to address poor . . . — — Map (db m142409) HM
On Greenbrier Road (County Route 17) 2.2 miles west of Patterson Fork Road (County Route 29) when traveling west.
Crossing rivers and mountains from New Jersey, Seventh Day Baptists came in 1789-90 to Virginia and established their church at New Salem. In 1870 a daughter church was organized on Greenbrier Run, Rev. Jacob Davis first pastor; Rev. Walter B. . . . — — Map (db m228822) HM
On West Virginia Route 18 at Carter Camp Run Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 18.
Here lived Joseph H. Diss Debar, artist, designer of the State seal and coat of arms. He lived here many years and helped establish Saint Clara Colony nearby, about 1845. Author of first "Handbook of West Virginia". — — Map (db m142421) HM
On West Virginia Route 18 at Porto Rico Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 18.
21st governor of W. Va. (1941-1945), born at Grove, 1874, spent boyhood here in former town of Market. He served in Spanish American War and graduated from W. Va. Univ. before opening law practice in Fairmont. His public career included terms as . . . — — Map (db m142423) HM
On Greenbrier Road (County Route 17) 0.9 miles west of Patterson Fork Road (County Route 29), on the right when traveling west.
Site of Greenbrier Seventh Day Baptist Church, organized Aug. 1870 by members of New Salem church, est. 1792 in Salem. Met in log building; new church dedicated, 1880; razed, 1975. Rev. Peter Davis (1783-1885), original settler & Rev. Jacob Davis . . . — — Map (db m142418) HM
Ephraim Bee and his wife Catherine's inn served
stages from the Northwest Turnpike. J.H. Diss Debar,
W.V. State Seal designer said seeing all the children
playing about, he had never dined in a Bee Hive before. Thereafter it was the Bee Hive Inn. . . . — — Map (db m31748) HM
On Smithton Road at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Smithton Road.
Born January 8, 1820, Stuart was prosecuting attorney of Doddridge County, 1852-1861. After voting against secession at the Richmond Convention, he was elected senator of the Restored Government of VA. He also served as a delegate to the . . . — — Map (db m142415) HM
On High Street, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of those who gave all
World War I
Wayne C. Adams •
Benjamin H. Ash •
Delbert Bailey •
Harper Bailey •
Cecil O. Britton •
Roy D. Cole •
Marion C. Davis •
John W. Droppleman •
Linden L. Gain •
John W. Guthrie . . . — — Map (db m225739) WM
On Old Highway 50, 1.5 miles south of U.S. 50, on the left when traveling south.
Blacksmith, innkeeper, an operator of the "Underground Railroad". A
Captain of the Doddridge County Militia,
a member of the first West Virginia
State Legislature in 1863, serving
3 terms. The Founder and Grand Royal
Gyascutis of the Most . . . — — Map (db m31822) HM
On High Street just east of Chancery Street, on the left when traveling east.
The West Virginia
Division of Culture and History
State Historic Preservation Office
announces that in recognition of its significance
and to encourage its preservation
Lathrop Russell Charter House
Doddridge . . . — — Map (db m190103) HM
On Davis Street (West Virginia Route 18) 0.1 miles north of Howell Street, on the right when traveling south.
Skirmish at West Union
Early on May 5, 1863, six companies of the 2nd WV Infantry under Col. George Latham arrived in West Union to protect area railroad bridges during the Jones-Imboden raid. Two regiments of Confederate cavalry advanced to . . . — — Map (db m142412) HM
On Davis Street / Old U.S. 50 (West Virginia Route 18) just north of Main Street (West Virginia Route 18), on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
West Union, incorporated in 1881, was formerly called Lewisport in honor of Lewis Maxwell. It is the county seat of Doddridge, named for Philip Doddridge. In it lived J. H. Diss Debar and Sen. and Gov. M. M. Neely. — — Map (db m42429) HM
Built, 1830, on the old James River and Kanawha Turnpike. Restored antebellum home of Colonel George W. Imboden, on General Lee's staff, C.S.A. Property and headquarters of the Fayette County Historical Society, organized in 1926. — — Map (db m50392) HM
On James River and Kanawha Turnpike East (County Route 60/33) at Tyree Street, on the right when traveling east on James River and Kanawha Turnpike East. Reported missing.
Regular stop on the James River and Kanawha Turnpike. The original building, dating from before the Revolution, was rebuilt by William Tyree, 1810. During the winter of 1861-62, it was headquarters for Chicago Gray Dragoons. — — Map (db m67013) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 60) at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on West Main Street.
After the Civil War, George W. Imboden lived here with his wife, Mary Tyree, the daughter of William Tyree of Tyree Tavern. When the war began, Imboden enlisted in the Staunton Artillery in Augusta County, Virginia, where he then resided. He . . . — — Map (db m34371) HM
The Birdman of West Virginia
When thinking of the early aviation history of the United States, many times we think of Dayton or Kitty Hawk. However, the town of Ansted also holds a very special place in the story, as it was the birthplace of . . . — — Map (db m173335) HM
On U.S. 60, 1.7 miles west of Fox Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Once called Marshall’s Pillar for Chief Justice John Marshall, who came here, 1812. U.S. engineers declare the New River Canyon, 585 feet deep, surpasses the famed Royal Gorge. Tunnel for river makes vast water power here. — — Map (db m20675) HM
On Midland Trail (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling west.
Mouth of the great Hawk's Nest Tunnel, three miles long, which diverts water of New River from its five-mile long gorge. The tunnel, a mile of which is through solid rock, and a 50-foot dam give waterfall of 160 feet for electric power. — — Map (db m34421) HM
Like many other areas of West Virginia, coal mining has played an important role in the history of Ansted and the surrounding area. Soon after the 1873 completion of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, coal mines began springing up in the New River . . . — — Map (db m173339) HM
In 1930 the Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation was in the process of building its new electrometallurgical plant in nearby Boncar (later known as Alloy). It was decided a hydroelectric power station would be constructed near Gauley Bridge with a . . . — — Map (db m173337) HM
Near Midland Trail (U.S. 60) 0.4 miles west of Short Street.
Construction of nearby tunnel, diverting waters of New R. through Gauley Mt. for hydroelectric power, resulted in state’s worst industrial disaster. Silica rock dust caused 109 admitted deaths in mostly black, migrant underground work force of . . . — — Map (db m34417) HM
Eight panels mounted to the inside of the town gazebo depict some historical and notable features of the town.
Panel 1 - Town of Ansted
The town of Ansted, West Virginia chartered in 1891, was created because of coal. The town's . . . — — Map (db m173340) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 60) at Cemetery Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street.
In Westlake Cemetery is the grave of the mother of General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. The monument at the grave was placed by Captain Thomas Ranson, who had fought in Jackson's old brigade in the War between the States. — — Map (db m34376) HM
Near West Main Street (U.S. 60) near Orchard Street.
The sheer cliffs of Nuttall sandstones forming the walls of the New River Gorge are the "Salt Sands" of the driller. These sands produce oil and natural gas in West Virginia and commercial brines on the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers.
Sponsored . . . — — Map (db m34420) HM
On James River and Kanawha Turnpike (County Route 60/33) at Tyree Street, on the right when traveling east on James River and Kanawha Turnpike.
During his and Gen. Henry Alexander Wise’s unsuccessful Kanawha Valley campaign, Confederate Gen. John B. Floyd made his headquarters here, August 17-18, 1861, while Wise camped on the top of Big Sewell Mountain. In 1862, according to an inscription . . . — — Map (db m59937) HM
On Cemetery Street at Clay Street on Cemetery Street.
This is one of the earliest identified cemeteries west of the Allegheny Mountains. William Tyree, owner of nearby Tyree Tavern, and Confederate Col. George W. Imboden, brother of Gen. John D. Imboden, are buried here. The cemetery is best known, . . . — — Map (db m173345) HM
William Nelson Page became one of the leading managers and developers of West Virginia's coalfields in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with much of his time being spent here in Ansted. While president of the Gauley Mountain Coal Company, . . . — — Map (db m173338) HM
On Dixie Highway (West Virginia Route 16) just north of Twenty Mile Creek Road (Route 16/3), on the left when traveling south.
Nearby is grave of Seaberry Osborne
(circa, 1815-66), daughter of Chief
Running Bear. She married Solomon
Osborne in Cherokee, N.C. and in
1838 fled to escape “Trail of Tears.”
The Native American pioneers found
sanctuary in the mountains and . . . — — Map (db m138009) HM
On a ridge between Armstrong and Loop creeks across the river are extensive prehistoric stone ruins whose walls are several miles long, and enclose a large area. Many of these stones are from the valley below the old wall. — — Map (db m20820) HM
On July 26, 1942 the first African American 4-H camp in the United States was opened here in Fayette County. A 1929 report showed that 44 of the state’s 55 counties had 4-H camps for white children, hut none for black children. Fleming Adolphus . . . — — Map (db m138104) HM
On Camp Carver Road (Local Route 11/3) 1.2 miles west of Clifftop Road (County Route 11), on the right when traveling north.
Camp named for Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) and George Washington Carver (1864-1943). Land deeded for sum of $5.00 by Charles and Kathryn Midelburg. Constructed 1939-1942 by local WPA labor with materials found on site including stone and native . . . — — Map (db m138103) HM
Plaque One
Abraham Vandal
1758-1848
* Born in Dutchess, NY
* Soldier in the American Revolutionary War 1776-1781
* Married Mary Dillon 1780
* Father of Eight Children
* Early Fayetteville Settler
* In 1812 Abraham . . . — — Map (db m55816) HM
On County Route 8, on the right when traveling west.
This torch has been erected
by
American Legion Post 149
Fayetteville. West Virginia
as a tribute to
the veterans of all wars who
by their patriotism and loyalty
served God and Country — — Map (db m203948) WM
On North Court Street (State Highway 16) at Wiseman Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Court Street.
During the Civil War, Fort Scammon stood in front of you on the hill behind the courthouse. There, on September 10, 1862, Union Col. Edward Siber and the 1,500 men of his 37th Ohio Infantry defended Fayetteville against Confederate Gen. William . . . — — Map (db m59214) HM
On North Court Street (Route 16) at Keller Avenue (County Route 82), on the right when traveling north on North Court Street.
Battle of Fayetteville (1862)
On September 10, 1862, soldiers under the command of Confederate Gen. W.W. Loring attacked Union forces in Fayetteville under Col. Edward Siber, driving them out of the town towards Charleston, where fighting . . . — — Map (db m120516) HM
On Access road to Lower New River Take-Out parking near Fayette Station Road (County Route 82).
You are in the New River watershed, a place where streams and rainfall drain to a common outlet. Here that outlet is the New River. This 320 mile river is the main stem of a 7,000 square mile watershed that starts in the western mountains of North . . . — — Map (db m179414) HM
On Rotan Street (Local Road 19/15) at Austin Street and King Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Rotan Street.
At the top of the hill here a community came together to help Jewish soldiers
keep their faith in the midst of war. In early April 1862, Pvt. Joseph A. Joel
and 20 other Jewish soldiers in the 23rd Ohio Infantry asked Col.
Rutherford B. Hayes, a . . . — — Map (db m223876) HM
Near East Maple Street at North Court Street (West Virginia Route 16).
(Side A)
I have taken an oath
To serve and protect my fellow man
Guide me safely in my duties
To do the very best I can
Give me the ability
To stop those things that are wrong
To bring comfort and safety by restoring it to . . . — — Map (db m161223)
On North Court Street (West Virginia Route 16), on the left when traveling west.
In the attack on Federal forces here, 1863. Milton W. Humphreys, the educator and soldier, gunner of Bryan's Battery, 13th Virginia Light Artillery, C.S.A., first used “indirect firing,” now in universal military use. — — Map (db m55815) HM
Left Marker
Fayetteville Town Park
Memorial Park was presented to citizens of Fayetteville to honor all veterans who served to defend their country. LaFayette Post No. 149, The American Legion, obtained lease for this property on August . . . — — Map (db m161226) WM
On Academy Court (County Road 8) at Park Drive, on the right when traveling east on Academy Court.
Memorial Park was presented to citizens of Fayetteville to honor all veterans who served to defend their country. LaFayette Post No. 149, The American Legion, obtained lease for this property on August 4, 1958 from the New River Pocahontas Coal Co. . . . — — Map (db m76724) HM WM
On Fayette Station Road (County Road 82), on the right when traveling east.
The same geological process that produced the region's coal seams
also resulted in a layer of sandstone perfect for rock climbing
This layer, called Nuttall Sandstone, has its origins in the ancient
formation of the Appalachian Mountains. As . . . — — Map (db m165212) HM
On Fayette Station Road (County Road 82) 2.9 miles west of Lansing Loop (County Road 85/3), on the left when traveling west.
Mining towns sprang up along the
banks of the New River when, in 1873,
the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway created
a pathway for transportation through the
region. Thurmond, Kaymoor, Nuttallburg,
Fayette, and other communities formed due
to the . . . — — Map (db m165210) HM
On Nickelville Road (County Route 19/1) north of Talbert Road, on the left when traveling south.
Nearby on May 19-20, 1863, Corp. Milton W. Humphreys, gunner in Bryan's Battery, 13th Virginia Light Artillery, C.S.A., made first use of indirect artillery fire in warfare. Target was Union fort in Fayetteville. — — Map (db m217549) HM
On West Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Presented to
Lafayette Post 149 American Legion
by
Scotia Coal & Coke Company
in recognition
of the services rendered by
our employees who
served in World War II — — Map (db m203953) WM
On North Court Street (West Virginia Route 16), on the left when traveling east.
Front Plaque
French Statesman
Friend of the American Revolution
“...The new County so to be formed be called Lafayette or Fayette County to perpetuate a remembrance of his virtues and philanthropy through future ages of our . . . — — Map (db m55817) HM
On East Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Morris Harvey House
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1902 — — Map (db m204329) HM
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