Neely "Plantation"
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John "Buttermilk" W. Neely, Sr. (1780-1865) & Delilah Sweeney Neely (1784-1851) settled here in 1822 on 3,000 acres and reared 10 children. Property comprised total area of Pipestem St. Park. Nearby, Pipestem Knob is site of former Neely home and burial grounds. Pipestem Knob Primitive Baptist log church, at east base, on former Indian trail, was active until relocated for construction of Pipestem State Park.
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