Petrochemical Plant
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member two-bit Joe
N 38° 29.369 W 081° 21.093
17S E 469341 N 4260184
Petrochemical Plant
Waymark Code: WMP02
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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In 1920, Union Carbide built first plant for the production of synthetic organic chemicals from natural gas on a site directly across Elk River. From this nucleus grew the nation's giant petrochemical industry, employer of thousands.
Marker Title: Petrochemical Plant

Marker Location: Clendenin, US 119 North, 0.1 miles south of WV4.

County or Independent City: Kanawha

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Marker Number: Not listed

Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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