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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 MarkersMonongalia / Preston County

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Tells when and from where the two counties were formed.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 11/18/2012

last visited: 11/13/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersHenry Clay Furnace

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Gives a quick history of the Henry Clay Furnace.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 11/18/2012

last visited: 11/13/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersHarmony Grove Church

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Gives a brief history of the church.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 11/18/2012

last visited: 11/13/2012

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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: 7/23/2016

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West Virginia Historical MarkersTravelers' Rest

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Information about General Horatio Gates.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/30/2012

last visited: 8/13/2014

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West Virginia Historical MarkersDr. Loomis' Grave

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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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West Virginia Historical MarkersEast Bank High School

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Marker notes the establishment of Cabin Creek High School in 1912 later named East Bank High School and the US Olympian and NBA All Star graduate Jerry West.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PersonsMD

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/30/2012

last visited: 8/17/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersBruceton

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Some early facts about the Bruceton, WV area.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/17/2012

last visited: 10/20/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersBrandonville

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Some early facts about Brandonville, WV.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/17/2012

last visited: 10/20/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersPrinceton

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The marker describes the events of the Civil War in Princeton, WV. It is located in front of the Mercer County Courthouse, 1501 Main St # 111, Princeton, WV.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/9/2012

last visited: 8/11/2017

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West Virginia Historical MarkersRichard Blankenship

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Richard Blankenship, Revolutionary War Soldier, was a member of Major James Robertson's company of New River Valley volunteers. The marker is located in front of the Mercer County Courthouse, 1501 Main St, Princeton, WV.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/9/2012

last visited: 8/11/2017

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West Virginia Historical MarkersWest Virginia (Mingo County) / Kentucky

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Marker just north of the West Virginia/Kentucky border in Williamson, WV.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member uccacher

location: West Virginia

date approved: 9/9/2012

last visited: 9/1/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersThe Ohio Extension

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Marker located along WV 49, 4 miles south of Williamson and about 1 mile east of the Route 52 intersection.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member uccacher

location: West Virginia

date approved: 9/9/2012

last visited: 8/31/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersHatfield~McCoy Feud

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Tells about the start of the feud between the Hatfields and McCoys.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 9/5/2012

last visited: 2/9/2016

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West Virginia Historical MarkersShepherd College/Shepherdstown

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Two sided historical marker describing the town and college.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: West Virginia

date approved: 8/26/2012

last visited: 3/23/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersThe Niagara Movement

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Formation of a civil rights movement...at Storer College.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: West Virginia

date approved: 8/26/2012

last visited: 8/11/2021

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West Virginia Historical MarkersFort Martin

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Tells when Fort Martin was built and some things that happened there.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 8/16/2012

last visited: 8/18/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersHawks Nest Tunnel Disaster Workers Grave Site

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Tells about what happened to the migrant workforce used to dig the tunnel.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 8/14/2012

last visited: 2/4/2017

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West Virginia Historical MarkersBraxton County / Gilmer County

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A two sided sign at the county line. Tells where the counties were formed from and some early facts.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 8/14/2012

last visited: 8/18/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersDuck Run Cable Suspension Bridge

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Tells who helped to maintain the bridge and that it was placed on the National Register in 1997.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 8/14/2012

last visited: 8/18/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersGlenville

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Tells that the state song of West Virginia was written here.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 8/14/2012

last visited: 8/18/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersEngle Homestead

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Tells that the melody for "The West Virginia Hill," was written nearby.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 8/14/2012

last visited: 8/18/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersSite of First Gilmer Court

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Tells how Gilmer county was formed.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 8/14/2012

last visited: 8/18/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersOld Stalnaker Family Cemetery / Stalnaker Plantation

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A two sided sign. Tells of the first burials in the family cemetery and of Majoir William Stalnaker moving here.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 8/14/2012

last visited: 8/18/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersJob's Temple

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Tells about the oldest church in Gilmer County, WV.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 8/14/2012

last visited: 8/18/2012

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