Belle Works
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two-bit Joe
N 38° 14.659 W 081° 33.232
17S E 451533 N 4233068
Quick Description: Belle Works, located in Belle, WV .
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 8/29/2006 10:35:16 AM
Waymark Code: WMNVN
Views: 29
Long Description:
At this site, April 1926, E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Co. produced first successful, commercially synthesized ammonia from air and water. This initiated a progression of synthetic products: methyl alcohol, antifreeze, nitrates for explosives and fertilizer, plastic, rubber and nylon. Using high pressure synthesis with coal, water and air, this chemical invention was vital to U.S. victory in World War II.
Marker Title: Belle Works
Marker Location: Located in front of Dupont plant in Belle, WV.
County or Independent City: Kanawha
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Co.
Marker Number: Not listed
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