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Beckley was created on April 4, 1838, and named for John Beckley, clerk of the House of Representatives during the terms of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson. His son, General Alfred Beckley, had his home, "Park Place," later known as "Wildwood," built here in 1835.
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Beckley, West Virginia · United States
