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West Virginia Historical Markers
Description:
A great source of pride in West Virginia's fascinating state and local history, the Mountain State's historical highway markers have attracted the interest and attention of young and old for some 65 years. The purpose of this category is to pay tribute to the history reflected in the markers in West Virginia.
Expanded Description:
Historical Markers were implemented in West Virginia in 1937, during the Great Depression, to encourage tourism. The West Virginia Commission on Historic and Scenic Markers worked with the State Road Commission, Works Progress Administration, and Federal Emergency Relief Administration to place 440 markers during the first year alone. After World War II, markers were placed at the sites of most state-run facilities and schools. The West Virginia Historic Commission took over the program in 1963. Since the late 1960s, the program has been managed by the West Virginia State Archives, which is today part of the West Virginia Division of Culture & History.
Instructions for Posting a West Virginia Historical Markers Waymark:
1. The waymark must be an official West Virginia Historic Marker, erected by the authority of the state, a municipality, college, or similar authority. It should be along a highway, in a highway rest area, or some other similar setting.
2. Each marker must include a photo you have taken of the marker. Additional photos showing you or your GPS with the marker and the area or the place commemorated by the marker would be great, but not required. Please do not use pictures from other sites without prior permission.
3. In the "long description" field, please include a brief description of the purpose for the marker. What happened here? You can enter the marker text, or summarize it, or use your own words.
4. The text of a marker usually only hints at the depth of the history behind it. Try doing a Google search on the subject matter of the marker, and if you find a good website, include a link in the optional field provided.

The minimum requirements to be approved as a West Virginia Historical Marker are:

  • The marker text must be accurate.
  • The marker location must be accurate.
  • The marker must be a state, county, or local roadside historical marker.
  • The picture must be of high enough quality to where the words on the marker can be read.
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    West Virginia Historical MarkersHigh Knob

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    A high peak along the county line between Hampshire and Hardy Counties.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 04/08/2015

    last visited: 03/20/2016

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersWhite House Farm - Summit Point WV

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    In 1740, Dr. John McCormick, a Scots (Scotch)-Irish immigrant bought 395 acres from Jost Hite and established White House Farm

    posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 03/12/2020

    last visited: 10/24/2021

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersVincent Williams

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    A sign telling us about the Native Americans attack on his home.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 03/21/2016

    last visited: 03/20/2016

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersFort Pleasant

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    A marker about a Revolutionary War fort.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 03/14/2015

    last visited: 03/20/2016

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersWillow Wall

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    Home of McNeill family used during Civil War.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 06/19/2022

    last visited: never

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersBattle of Moorefield

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    A sign describing some the the civil war activities that took place here.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 04/09/2018

    last visited: 04/09/2018

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersVandiver-Trout-Clause- House

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    Located along the Eastbound side of Route 50, this marker sits in front of the actual house which seems to be kept up pretty well. Parking is a cinch.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 07/27/2006

    last visited: 09/01/2004

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersFort Mill Ridge Trenches

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    Located at the intersection of Fort Mill Ridge Road and Core Road

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 11/03/2020

    last visited: never

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersCol. Claudius Crozet/ Mechanicsburg Gap

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    Located before the gap and along Eastbound Route 50 there is easy parking but no sights. There is however a Civil war fort east of here worth visiting.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 07/27/2006

    last visited: 08/24/2013

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersMcNeill's Raid / Gen Joseph Neville

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    Tells some of the raids that Mc Neill's Rangers went on and the grave site of General Joseph Neville.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 07/07/2012

    last visited: 09/01/2004

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersOriskany Sand

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    A sign telling us the amount of gas that the "Oriskany Sand" has produced in West Virginia.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 08/26/2013

    last visited: 08/30/2013

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersMoorefield

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    Tells how Moorefield got its name.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 07/07/2012

    last visited: 09/01/2004

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersPresbyterian Church

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    Tells the use of the church during he civil war.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 03/21/2016

    last visited: 03/20/2016

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersLew Wallace's Raid on Romney

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    A sign telling about Col. Lew Wallace raid against Southern forces.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 08/27/2020

    last visited: never

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersClaysville United Methodist Church

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    Ample parking at the church a hundred or so feet from the marker, but the church is the place to see. If you can get photos of the inside that would be great!

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 07/25/2006

    last visited: 08/24/2013

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersSouth Branch Valley

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    A sign telling us about Fort Buttermilk.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 04/09/2018

    last visited: 04/09/2018

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersIndian Mound

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    This marker is located along Route 50 right at the entrance to the Indian Mound Cemetary. This cemetary is well worth the visit.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 07/24/2006

    last visited: 10/26/2011

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersEarly Memorial

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    Located in front of the Hampshire County Courthouse and the intersection of route 28 and 50 in downtown Romney.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 07/25/2006

    last visited: 10/26/2011

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    West Virginia Historical Markers"Stonewall" Jackson

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    Located in front of the Hampshire County Courthouse and the intersection of route 28 and 50 in downtown Romney.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 07/25/2006

    last visited: 10/26/2011

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersW. VA School For Deaf And Blind

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    Located along the Westbound side of route 50, this marker stands in front of the school which still stands and operates. My parents are Deaf and had taken me here when I was younger and it is good to know a piece of WVA Deaf and blind culture still stands.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 07/24/2006

    last visited: 10/26/2011

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersGreenland Gap

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    Cliffs 800 feet high lining great cleft in the New Creek and Knobley mountains

    posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member two-bit Joe

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 03/26/2011

    last visited: 07/03/2012

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersDr. John Green

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    First resident doctor in Mineral County WV.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 04/16/2018

    last visited: 04/16/2018

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersOriskany~Helderberg

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    Oriskany sandstone and Helderberg limestone have produced over a trillion cubic of gas in West Virginia.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 03/31/2022

    last visited: never

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersWashington's Host

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    A sign telling of Abraham Johnson's arrival in the Patterson Creek valley.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 04/17/2017

    last visited: 04/17/2017

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    West Virginia Historical MarkersFort Forman

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    A sign telling us about Capt. William Forman.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

    location: West Virginia

    date approved: 10/27/2011

    last visited: 10/28/2011

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