Stalnaker Plantation / Old Stalnaker Family Cemetery

Historical marker location:

Glenville, West Virginia

( Marker is on Little Kanawha Parkway (West Virginia Route 5) just west of Millseat Run Road (Local Road 24/2), on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2004

West Virginia is the leading producer of coal in the United States. The state's coal mining industry has a long history, dating back to the early 1800s, and has played a significant role in the state's economy. However, the industry has faced challenges in recent years due to environmental concerns and competition from other energy sources.