Leivasy
N 38° 09.623 W 080° 41.453
17S E 527080 N 4223654
Tells of the early settlers of the town.
Waymark Code: WMECRA
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/08/2012
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Leivasy
The village of Leivasy, formerly known as Meadowvale, was established with post office and general store Oct. 3, 1879. Valentine Leivasy was the first postmaster and merchant. Surnames of early settlers include Bennett, Callison, Davis, Journelle, McClung, McCutcheon, Nicholas, Odell, Pittsenberger, White and Williams. A centennial celebration held Oct. 6, 1979, drew an estimated 4000 people.
Marker Number: none
Marker Title: Leivasy
Marker Location: South of Leivasy, East of Rt 20
County or Independent City: Leivasy
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Marker Program Sponsor: Leivasy Centennial committee
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