03/01/2026
THE WAYNE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL
AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS HAVING A CONTEST
Wayne County American Revolution Trail
In honor of the 250th celebration of our Independence, the Wayne County Genealogical & Historical Society is hosting a contest to encourage our members to visit sites in our county related to the Revolution. Although there was no settlement in the county during the war, numerous veterans settled here in the following decades. Over the years, WCGHS has, with donations from our members, sponsored Historical markers for several of these men. Additionally, there are other markers and memorials in the county recognizing the contributions of our local ancestors to Independence.
The contest is simple.
STEP 1: Visit all ten sites listed below.
STEP 2: Take your picture taken with all of the markers. This can be a selfie, or you can have someone else take it.
STEP 3: Submit all ten photos to the WCGHS society, and you will receive a free one-year membership subscription which includes our quarterly magazines. To win, you must send clear photographs that show you with the markers. Each submission is only valid for one membership subscription. The contest ends July 4, 2026. All submissions must be received by that date.
You can email these photos to us at: mail@wcghswv.org
OR you can mail them to: WCGHS PO Box 339 Ceredo, WV 25507.
Please provide your name and address where you would like quarterlies mailed.
The sites you need to visit are listed below:
(1) Wayne County- Named for Revolutionary War General AnthonyWayne:
GPS: 38.40636495475792, -82.50066993931976
Location Description: 2898 Adams Ave Huntington, West Virginia 25704
Historical Marker Inscription:
Formed in 1842 from Cabell. Named for General Anthony Wayne, whose victory over the Native Americans in 1794 at Fallen Timbers broke the Western Confederacy and removed the threat of further attacks into western Virginia.
(2) Dr. CaryHenryHampton Marker:
GPS: 38.35212415374621, -82.56208128114008
Location Description: Located at the entrance to Docks Creek Cemetery Road near 29 Docks Creek Rd, Kenova, WV 25530
Historical Marker Inscription:
Remains of Dr. Cary Henry Hampton (1754-1840), his son, Dr. Anthony G. Hampton, and daughter-in-law Susannah, are buried in Maple Hill Cemetery. The elder Hampton was born in Buckland, VA, the son of a French and Indian War veteran. In the American Revolution, Cary was a surgeon’s mate. Later, he and his wife, Elizabeth settled in Cabell County and had ten children.
(3) Samuel Hatton Marker:
GPS: 38.237647813411286, -82.5963500000093
Location Description: Located just north of Burke Hollow Rd. on US 52 at Prichard, WV 25555
Historical Marker Inscription:
Samuel Hatten (1759-1839) is buried nearby. From March 1, 1777, to September 6, 1780, he served in 1st Virginia State Regiment and was at Yorktown with Gen. Washington. Received grant of 100 acres at Round Bottom (Prichard). Came here ca. 1810. Progenitor of Wayne County Hatton–Hatten families.
(4) Samuel Ferguson Marker:
GPS: 38.2303802213528, -82.43973793902714
Location Description: Located in front of Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, 10030 WV-152, Wayne, WV 25570
Historical Marker Inscription:
Samuel Ferguson (1744-1825) and wife Mary Jameson (1746-1827) are buried nearby. Served in Montgomery County, Virginia, militia at battles of Alamance and King’s Mountain. An early settler on Bluestone Creek, he gave land for Tazwell courthouse in 1772. In 1804 moved here to Kanawha County, later Cabell, now Wayne. Progenitor of the area’s extended Ferguson family.
(5) Hezekiah Adkins Marker:
GPS: 38.307000573239975, -82.30806002360418
Location Description: Located at the mouth of Grassy Lick on Beech Fork Rd.
Historical Marker Inscription:
Hezekiah Adkins (1759-1842) and his wife Mary Levon (1768-1855) buried nearby. He served under Captain John Lucas as a private in Montgomery County militia. Claimed service on New River against Native Americans and in guarding wagons of lead from Virginia mines. Settled near Bowens Creek circa 1810.
(6) RevolutionaryWar Veterans of Wayne CountyPlaque:
GPS: 38.22105537276237, -82.44256597647247
Location Description: Located in the Wayne County Courthouse, 700 Hendricks St, Wayne, WV 25570
The plaque in the Wayne CountyCourthouse lists the names of the Revolutionary veterans buried in the county.
(7) Micajah Frasher Marker:
GPS: 38.12026514603983, -82.58277854960961
Location Description: Located on US 52 at the Fort Gay Veterans Memorial Park [which is just north of the traffic light at the turnoff to Fort Gay]
Historical Marker Inscription:
Micajah Frasher/Frazier (1753-1843) and wife Susan Hamilton are buried nearby. Enlisted in 1780; served 18 months in Va. Line under Pope. Was at Hood’s Fort, Williamsburg and under Washington against Cornwallis at Yorktown. Progenitor of the area’s Frasher/Frazier/Frasure family.
(8) James Maynard Marker:
GPS: 37.99643160233125, -82.39800307934186
Location Description: Located near 801 Cabwaylingo Park Rd, Dunlow, WV 25511
Historical Marker Inscription:
James Maynard (1750-1852) and his wife, Chaney Smith, are buried nearby along with son, Jesse, and his wife, Sarah. A resident of Wilkes County, NC, James served during the American Revolution as a private under Capt. Jesse Franklin and Col. Benjamin Cleveland. He lived in Kentucky before moving to present-day Wayne County (1842). Progenitor of area Maynard family.
(9) Adam Crum Marker:
GPS: 37.909000751401464, -82.44964540362243
Location Description: Located at the entrance to Bull Mountain Road just north of Crum PK-8 School
Historical Marker Inscription:
Nearby are the remains of Private Adam Crum (1756-1851) and wife Barbara Horn. Initially drafted for six months of service in 1776, he volunteered to serve the Colonial cause three more times between 1778 and 1781, serving finally as an Indian Scout in Virginia. He was the progenitor of the Crum family in the surrounding area; the town of Crum is named for the family.
(10) Josiah MarcumMarker:
GPS: 37.89791664051098, -82.41558988981548
Location Description: Located opposite 1255 Co Hwy 52/31, Kermit, WV 25674
Historical Marker Inscription:
Nearby is the grave of Josiah Marcum (1759-1846). Enlisting from Bedford County, he served in Col. Campbell’s Vir. Militia Reg., 1780-81, as a wagon guard at Gen. Gates’s retreat, and as a drummer at the Battle of Guilford Crt. House, NC. Early settler in Tug River Valley, a gunsmith and blacksmith, he later lived in KY and OH and was the pregenitor of the area Marcum family.
For additional information on our county’s Revolutionary War veterans, check out this link to our website:
Following is a listing of Revolutionary Soldiers with connections to Wayne County. Most of these are known to be buried in Wayne County, some are not. Information on each of these men will be added as time permits. When information is available, a hyperlink will be created and you will be able to cl...
