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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GCY_the-block_Charleston-WV.html
Heart of the black community, area was the center for black business, education, religion, and social life but also had Greek, Italian, Lebanese and Syrian businesses. Many local black leaders had ties to the area, which declined due to 1960s urba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GCH_the-block_Charleston-WV.html
Heart of the black community, area was the center for black business, education, religion, and social life but also had Greek, Italian, Lebanese and Syrian businesses. Many local black leaders had ties to the area, which declined due to 1960s urba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GCE_state-capitol_Charleston-WV.html
West Virginia's Capitol is much traveled; Wheeling to Charleston to Wheeling and then back to Charleston, it moved. At this spot it stood from 1885 until destroyed by fire in 1921. The Capitol now stands two miles east.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14FJ_presidential-presence_Charleston-WV.html
Camp White, the main Union camp at Charleston, was located directly across the Kanawha River from here. Col. Rutherford B. Hayes, 23rd Ohio Infantry, occupied the camp and Charleston in March 1863. He ordered his men to build a fort on top of the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM145V_military-occupation_Charleston-WV.html
"I direct you to have guns in readiness to fire on Charleston. If rebels come in here Charleston shall be destroyed, for it is the work of disloyal citizens." - Gen. Eliakim P. Scammon, May 112, 1863, to Col. Rutherford B. Hayes.
Union and Conf…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM145T_battle-of-charleston_Charleston-WV.html
(Preface):Confederate Gen. Albert G. Jenkins led 550 cavalrymen on a 500 mile raid, Aug. 22-Sept. 12, 1862, attacking Federal forces, capturing prisoners, and destroying military stores. From Salt Sulphur Springs he rode along the Tygart and Buckh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY12_first-gas-well_Charleston-WV.html
In 1815 Captain James Wilson while drilling here for salt brine vowed he would drill to Hades if necessary. A large flow of gas was struck that ignited and burned with a huge flame, apparently fulfilling the captain's original vow.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY11_fort-lee_Charleston-WV.html
A western frontier outpost, guarding settlers against the Indians. Built here in 1788 and named for Gen. Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee, one of Washington's most trusted officers. Later Lee was governor of Virginia.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF7Y_the-ruffners_Charleston-WV.html
Grave of Joseph Ruffner, who bought the site of Charleston from the Clendenins. His son, Daniel, built Holly Mansion on Kanawha Street in 1815. The Ruffners aided oil and gas development by improved drills used in salt wells.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF7X_fort-clendenin_Charleston-WV.html
[Front] Saved by two historic rides for powder. Ann Bailey on horseback through wilderness to Lewisburg and return. Fleming Cobbs poled down Kanawha River to Point Pleasant and return.[Rear]This boulder is established to commemorate Clendennin's F…