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West Virginia Historical Markers
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A great source of pride in West Virginia's fascinating state and local history, the Mountain State's historical highway markers have attracted the interest and attention of young and old for some 65 years. The purpose of this category is to pay tribute to the history reflected in the markers in West Virginia.
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West Virginia Historical MarkersMarion County / Taylor County

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Tells where the counties where formed from.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 1/21/2013

last visited: 1/26/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersThe Jackson Cemetery

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In this cemetery lie buried members of the Stonewall Jackson family.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 1/21/2013

last visited: 1/26/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersGen. Lightburn

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Tells about local cemetery and that after the Civil War General Lightburn became a Baptist minister.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 1/14/2013

last visited: 1/15/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersJane Lew / Hacker's Creek

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Tells about the forts that were built nearby and the various fights with Indians.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 1/14/2013

last visited: 1/15/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersHarrison County / Lewis County

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A sign at the county line telling about the formation of each county.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 1/14/2013

last visited: 1/15/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersWest Milford

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Site of Richards' Fort or Lowther's Fort.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 1/14/2013

last visited: 1/15/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersJohm Simpson

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In 1764, John Simpson, hunter and trapper, established a camp here.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 1/14/2013

last visited: 1/15/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersOak Mounds

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Directly to the east are two earthen, domed burial mounds.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 1/14/2013

last visited: 1/15/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersVeterans Administration Hospital

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Veterans Administration Hospital

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 1/14/2013

last visited: 1/15/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersTowers School

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Built in 1894 and named in honor of Reverend George Towers, graduate of Oxford, England who was a teacher at Randolph Academy.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 1/14/2013

last visited: 1/15/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersGantz Sand

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Gantz Sand

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 12/14/2012

last visited: 11/30/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersMonongalia / Preston County

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Tells when and from where the two counties were formed.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 11/18/2012

last visited: 11/13/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersHenry Clay Furnace

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Gives a quick history of the Henry Clay Furnace.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 11/18/2012

last visited: 11/13/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersHarmony Grove Church

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Gives a brief history of the church.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 11/18/2012

last visited: 11/13/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersTuscarora Church

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Some early history about the local church.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/30/2012

last visited: 10/27/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersTravelers' Rest

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Information about General Horatio Gates.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/30/2012

last visited: 10/27/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersDr. Loomis' Grave

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Dr. Loomis sender of first aerial signals.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/30/2012

last visited: 10/22/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersEast Bank High School

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Marker notes the establishment of Cabin Creek High School in 1912 later named East Bank High School and the US Olympian and NBA All Star graduate Jerry West.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PersonsMD

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/30/2012

last visited: never

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West Virginia Historical MarkersBruceton

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Some early facts about the Bruceton, WV area.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/17/2012

last visited: 10/20/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersBrandonville

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Some early facts about Brandonville, WV.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/17/2012

last visited: 10/20/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersPrinceton

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The marker describes the events of the Civil War in Princeton, WV. It is located in front of the Mercer County Courthouse, 1501 Main St # 111, Princeton, WV.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Lat34North

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/9/2012

last visited: 9/22/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersRichard Blankenship

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Richard Blankenship, Revolutionary War Soldier, was a member of Major James Robertson's company of New River Valley volunteers. The marker is located in front of the Mercer County Courthouse, 1501 Main St, Princeton, WV.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Lat34North

location: West Virginia

date approved: 10/9/2012

last visited: 9/22/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersWest Virginia (Mingo County) / Kentucky

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Marker just north of the West Virginia/Kentucky border in Williamson, WV.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member uccacher

location: West Virginia

date approved: 9/9/2012

last visited: never

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West Virginia Historical MarkersThe Ohio Extension

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Marker located along WV 49, 4 miles south of Williamson and about 1 mile east of the Route 52 intersection.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member uccacher

location: West Virginia

date approved: 9/9/2012

last visited: never

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West Virginia Historical MarkersHatfield~McCoy Feud

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Tells about the start of the feud between the Hatfields and McCoys.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 9/5/2012

last visited: 9/2/2012

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