Ida L. Reed
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uccacher
N 39° 12.572 W 080° 03.223
17S E 581698 N 4340455
Ida L. Reed is known mainly for her writing of religious hymns.
Waymark Code: WMCFM5
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2011
Views: 14
Marker Text:
Northeast, 3 1/2 miles, is the birthplace of Ida L. Reed, born November 30, 1865. She became famous for her religious writings, chiefly cantatas, poems and hymns, of which she wrote over 2000. Her hymns have been used in the services of eleven denominations in America. Many have been translated into foreign languages. Her most noted is "I Belong to the King". Miss Reed died July 8, 1951, and is buried here.
Marker Title: Ida L. Reed
Marker Location: US 119/US 250 and Arden Rd. (county route 6), 2.7 miles south of Taylor County border & 1.2 miles north of WV 76
County or Independent City: Barbour County, WV
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historic Commission
Marker Number: Not listed
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