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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGF6_gum-hart-collett-house_Beverly-WV.html
This may be the oldest existing structure in Beverly. Local tradition says James Westfall built the first floor of the north section of this home as a log fort in 1772-74. Deed records are confused, but the log section of the house certainly preda…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGE6_peter-buckey-house_Beverly-WV.html
This building was reputedly built by a Mr. Phillips, and was purchased in 1791 by Peter Buckey. He operated a hotel and a tavern here before moving up the street to open the Buckey House hotel. Peter also ran a tannery on the land just north of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGDV_adam-crawford-house_Beverly-WV.html
Built around 1792, this is one of the oldest standing houses in Beverly. It was altered to its present form circa 1835 and purchased by Adam Crawford in 1846. Union officers occupied the house after the Battle of Rich Mountain. According to tradit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGDM_bushrod-crawford-building_Beverly-WV.html
This house, located on a part of original town lot #4, was built about 1850. It was the home of Bushrod Crawford who also operated a store in the building with his brother Absalom. Brushrod Crawford ran against John Hughes in February of 1861 for …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGDL_hill-building_Beverly-WV.html
This circuit clerk's office was in a wing added to the east side of the Courthouse in 1838. In 1907, Aries Hill built this store between Courthouse and the Bushrod Crawford House where the circuit clerk's office had been. The door on the left lead…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGCX_randolph-co-courthouse_Beverly-WV.html
In June 1808, a committee was appointed to contract the building of a brick courthouse to replace the original log structure on Court Street. This building cost approximately $1200, including $35 for hinges and other ironwork paid to Solomon Colle…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGCD_beverly-bank_Beverly-WV.html
The Beverly Bank was founded in 1900 by Dr. Humboldt Yokum who served as the Bank president. Yokum was a prominent doctor and community leader. S.L. Baker was a director, and served two terms in the State Senate. Both men served as mediators to he…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGBD_beverly-public-square_Beverly-WV.html
This lot, originally part of the James Westfall plantation, was used as a public playground prior to the chartering of Beverly in 1790. In 1813, country plans were to use this lot as the site for the new jail. Adam Myers, owner of the Valley House…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGB8_beverly_Beverly-WV.html
Settled about 1753 by Robert Files and David Tygart. Files' family was massacred near by. Site of Westfall's Fort, 1774. In Mt. Iser Cemetery are the Union trenches and graves of Confederate soldiers killed in Battle of Rich Mountain.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGB6_robert-foyles-family_Beverly-WV.html
This Stone Commemorates:Robert Foyles & Family, killed by indians 1753, half mi. s.settlement of David Tygart, 2 mi. s. near bridge.First English settlers west of Alleghenies.Westfalls Fort, built 1774, half mi. s.Battle of Rich Mountain, 5 mi. w.…