Raid on St. Marys
Inscription
On October 26, 1863, a small force of Confederate guerrillas raided St. Marys, where they stole horses, boots, and shoes, and seized and destroyed a cache of weapons. The raiders also interrupted a German Ball and forced the men outside before "paroling" them. Citizens met at the courthouse five days later to determine how to prevent future rebel raids in the area.
Location
AddressWV 2, in front of courthouse, St. Marys
CountyPleasants
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.374000, -81.136130
Sources
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Early Settlers
In 1790, the La Rue brothers, Frenchmen, built homes in Pleasants County.
St. Marys
Established as a town, 1851, by Alexander H. Creel on land originally granted to Henry Thomas, Revolutionary soldier, in 1785.
Pleasants County/State of Ohio
Formed in 1851 from Ritchie, Tyler, and Wood.
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Home built by Alexander Henderson in 1814.
Vaucluse
Named for the French town which was made famous by the poet, Petrarch.