West Virginia University
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wvhunter
N 39° 38.834 W 079° 58.663
17S E 587710 N 4389104
US 19 at Core Arboretum
Waymark Code: WMQQ8
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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Founded by the Legislature on February 7, 1867, as the Agricultural College of West Virginia under terms of the Federal Land-Grant Act of 1862. On December 4, 1868, the name was changed to West Virginia University.
Marker Title: West Virginia University

Marker Location: US 119 at Core Arboretum

County or Independent City: Monongaila

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: WV Historic Commission

Marker Number: Not listed
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