Gravesite of John Dolly
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin
N 38° 43.000 W 079° 24.241
17S E 638752 N 4286544
A short history of John Dolly, nearby Dolly Sods named after him.
Waymark Code: WM1146F
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Gravesite of John Dolly

Nearby is grave of John Dolly (Dahle, 1749-1847) a Hessian mercenary in the Revolutionary War an a early settler in Germany Valley. Naming of Dolly Sods attributed to his surname and large tracts of grass sod lands found here.
Marker Number: PE 1

Marker Title: Gravesite of John Dolly

Marker Location: East of Dolly Hill Rd

County or Independent City: Pendleton County, WV

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Culture and History

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