Ronceverte
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior
N 37° 44.862 W 080° 28.141
17S E 546778 N 4177955
Tells about grist mills being constructed in the area.
Waymark Code: WMECRY
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/08/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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Ronceverte

From the French word meaning "Greenbrier". Thomas Edgar settled in Greenbrier County before 1780. His son built first grist mill on Greenbrier River. Three successive mills were destroyed but the fourth plant operates today.
Marker Number: none

Marker Title: Ronceverte

Marker Location: In Ronceverte at intersection of Rt 219 and Locust St.

County or Independent City: Ronceverte

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Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Culture and History, 1980
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