West Virginia, Raleigh County, Beckley
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Created Apr. 4, 1838. Named for John Beckley, clerk of the House of Representatives in terms of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson. General Alfred Beckley, his son, had home, "Park Place", later known as "Wildwood", built here in 1835.
(Government • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Created Apr. 4, 1838. Named for John Beckley, clerk of the House of Representatives in terms of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson. General Alfred Beckley, his son, had home, "Park Place", later known as "Wildwood", built here in 1835.(Government • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.