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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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West Virginia Historical MarkersJoseph S. Wheat - Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

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Tells a brief history of Joseph S. Wheat's participation in the Virginia and West Virginia government. The marker is located along US 522 on the north end of Berkeley Springs.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ted28285

location: West Virginia

date approved: 04/10/2023

last visited: 05/13/2023

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West Virginia Historical MarkersCharles T. O'Ferrall - Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

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Tells a brief history of Charles T. O'Ferrall's participation in the Virginia and West Virginia government. The marker is located along US 522 on the north end of Berkeley Springs.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ted28285

location: West Virginia

date approved: 04/10/2023

last visited: 05/13/2023

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West Virginia Historical MarkersBerkeley Springs Sanitarium

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A sign telling about the healing springs found here.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 05/28/2013

last visited: 07/21/2017

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West Virginia Historical MarkersBerkeley Springs

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Located at the center of town.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/20/2006

last visited: 03/16/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersBerkeley Springs Baths

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Located east of the center of town where the spa is located.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/20/2006

last visited: 07/21/2017

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West Virginia Historical MarkersCentenial Time Capsule

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located in the center of town along route 522.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/20/2006

last visited: 09/02/2016

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West Virginia Historical MarkersSir John's Run

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James Rumsey demonstrated his steamboat here.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 04/17/2012

last visited: 07/21/2017

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West Virginia Historical MarkersOriskany Sand

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Tells about the massive sandstone formations.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/24/2013

last visited: 08/17/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersProspect Peak

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Tells about what can be seen from this viewpoint.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/24/2013

last visited: 12/22/2022

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West Virginia Historical MarkersTuscarora (Clinton) Sand

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Tells that this sandstone produces some gas.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/24/2013

last visited: 04/24/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersLovers' Leap

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Tells about the view and the C&O canal.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/24/2013

last visited: 03/07/2020

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West Virginia Historical MarkersStonewall Jackson Hill

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An area that Hancock MD was shelled from during the civil war.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 04/17/2012

last visited: 07/08/2017

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West Virginia Historical MarkersWest Virginia (Morgan County) / Maryland

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Tells who first settled in the area of Morgan county and who the state of Maryland was named after.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/24/2013

last visited: 07/08/2017

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West Virginia Historical MarkersBerkeley County / Morgan County

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Tells what the counties were named after.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/25/2013

last visited: 03/30/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersOriskany Sand

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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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West Virginia Historical MarkersHedgesville

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Some early history of the area.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/25/2013

last visited: 04/05/2023

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West Virginia Historical MarkersWest Virginia (Morgan County) / Virginia

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Tells who first settled West Virginia and who Virginia was named after.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/25/2013

last visited: 03/30/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersWest Virginia (Morgan County) / Maryland

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A two sided sign at the West Virginia / Maryland border on RT 51.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 06/30/2015

last visited: 07/01/2015

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West Virginia Historical MarkersPaw Paw

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West Virginia Highway Marker titled "Paw Paw" near the WV route 9 crossing of the Potomac River.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member garmin_geek

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/30/2010

last visited: 09/02/2016

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West Virginia Historical MarkersHampshire County / Morgan County

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Tells where the counties where formed from and how they were named.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/25/2013

last visited: 12/08/2018

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West Virginia Historical MarkersHampshire County / Morgan County

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Tells where the counties where formed from and how they were named.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 03/25/2013

last visited: 12/08/2018

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West Virginia Historical MarkersTuscarora Church

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Some early history about the local church.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/30/2012

last visited: 07/23/2016

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West Virginia Historical MarkersFort Neally

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Fort Neally Historical Marker is located along U.S. Route 11 (Williamsport Pike) near Martinsburg, West Virginia.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943

location: West Virginia

date approved: 11/08/2009

last visited: 03/23/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersJ. R. Clifford

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A sign telling us what J.R. Clifford was involved with during his lifetime.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 06/23/2013

last visited: 06/24/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersMartinsburg #2

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There are at least two Martinsburg markers. One begins with "Established" and the other with "Founded." I just realized I had both in my files.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member unimoggers

location: West Virginia

date approved: 06/25/2007

last visited: 08/27/2022

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