Richard Blankenship
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Richard Blankenship, Revolutionary War Soldier, was a member of Major James Robertson's company of New River Valley volunteers. The marker is located in front of the Mercer County Courthouse, 1501 Main St, Princeton, WV.
Waymark Code: WMFB3A
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/22/2012
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Richard Blankenship, Revolutionary War Soldier, was a member of Major James Robertson's company of New River Valley volunteers who fought at the Battle of Point Pleasant, October 10, 1774. He lived on a 33 acre farm 8 mi. southeast, at Ingleside, Mercer Co. and was recorded as an octogenarian in 1840 census. He was early settler, soldier and progenitor of many people in this area.
West Virginia Department of Culture and History 1979
Location: Princeton, courthouse square, Alvis & Main streets (US 19/WV 20)
Marker Title: Richard Blankenship
Marker Location: in front of the Mercer County Courthouse, 1501 Main St # 111, Princeton, WV.
County or Independent City: Mercer County - Princeton, WV
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Culture and History
Marker Number: Not listed
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