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West Virginia Historical Markers
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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.
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SWSW59.7 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersCamp Luther

in West Virginia Historical Markers

A short history of a nearby church building used during the Civil War.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin

location: West Virginia

date approved: 08/14/2019

last visited: never

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NWNW60.4 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersDr. Loomis' Grave

in West Virginia Historical Markers

Dr. Loomis sender of first aerial signals.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/30/2012

last visited: 10/22/2012

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SWSW60.8 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersBig Lime and Big Injun

in West Virginia Historical Markers

"Big Injun", produce oil and natural gas in West Virginia.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member two-bit Joe

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/26/2011

last visited: 08/18/2012

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NENE62.8 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersOriskany Sand

in West Virginia Historical Markers

A sign telling about Oriskany Sand stones.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 04/17/2012

last visited: 04/15/2016

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SWSW64.5 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersSeneca Trail

in West Virginia Historical Markers

Along Rt 33

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wvhunter

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/21/2010

last visited: 08/18/2012

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SWSW64.5 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersTory Camps

in West Virginia Historical Markers

Along Rt 33.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wvhunter

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/21/2010

last visited: 08/18/2012

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WW65.8 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersMary Jane Snyder

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A sign telling us about Mary Jane Snyders' ride to warn Union Captain William Hall.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin

location: West Virginia

date approved: 11/03/2022

last visited: never

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WW66.6 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersParsons/Corrick’s Ford

in West Virginia Historical Markers

Located in Parson

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member two-bit Joe

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/05/2008

last visited: 12/09/2011

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WW66.6 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersWilliam v. Board of Education Case

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A sided telling us about a early court case for equal pay and an early African American lawyer.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 02/08/2016

last visited: 02/09/2016

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West Virginia Historical MarkersFort Seybert

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Tells us about the surrender of the fort after an Indian siege.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/05/2013

last visited: 03/09/2013

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WW67.1 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersSaint George Academy

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Incorporated July 20, 1885

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member two-bit Joe

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/05/2008

last visited: 12/09/2011

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WW67.1 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersFort Minear/First County Seat

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Erected by John Minear in 1776 located in St. George

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member two-bit Joe

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/05/2008

last visited: 12/09/2011

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WW67.1 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersCorrick’s Ford

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Located south of Parsons

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member two-bit Joe

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/05/2008

last visited: 02/06/2016

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West Virginia Historical MarkersSt. George

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First county seat

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member two-bit Joe

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/05/2008

last visited: 08/29/2013

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WW68.1 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersB & O Viaducts

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Viaducts designed by engineers Benjamin Latrobe and Albert Fink.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 12/15/2011

last visited: 12/17/2011

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NWNW68.1 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersDunkard Bottom

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A sign telling of the first white men to settle in Preston County, WV.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 08/11/2013

last visited: 08/12/2013

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SWSW68.7 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersOriskany Sand

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Tells about nearby sandstone producing gas.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 07/07/2012

last visited: 07/14/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersGravesite of John Dolly

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A short history of John Dolly, nearby Dolly Sods named after him.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin

location: West Virginia

date approved: 08/14/2019

last visited: never

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NWNW69.4 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersAlbright / Albright Family

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A doubled sided sign telling how the town of Albright got its name.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 09/09/2013

last visited: 09/14/2013

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NWNW70.2 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersOld Iron Furnace

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Casting made here were used in the Brandonville stove used by settlers west of the Ohio River.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 09/09/2013

last visited: 09/14/2013

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SWSW70.5 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersGermany Valley

in West Virginia Historical Markers

Located on Highway 33.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member MNSearchers

location: West Virginia

date approved: 09/11/2008

last visited: 04/02/2023

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NWNW71.6 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersJames C. McGrew

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A Preston county businessman who helped create the statehood movement in West Virginia.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin

location: West Virginia

date approved: 02/22/2018

last visited: never

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NWNW71.6 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersPrice's Tavern

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Price's Tavern

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wvhunter

location: West Virginia

date approved: 05/16/2011

last visited: 09/27/2011

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EE71.6 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersMorgan Cabin

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Tells about the cabin and how the area got its name.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/26/2013

last visited: 02/10/2023

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NWNW71.6 km

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West Virginia Historical MarkersKingwood

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Kingwood

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wvhunter

location: West Virginia

date approved: 05/16/2011

last visited: 09/27/2011

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