James Rumsey Monument - Shepherdstown, WV
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vhasler
N 39° 25.971 W 077° 47.945
18S E 259087 N 4368551
This ionic column monument, capped with an earth globe, is for a demonstration of a steam-powered boat by James Rumney on the nearby Potomac River.
Waymark Code: WMM86K
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/08/2014
Views: 4
At the very top of the granite column memorial is an earth globe. The column was erected, for now what would be equivalent to $2.1 million, by a group wanting recognize the local achievement of James Rumney in spite the concurrent successful effort of Robert Fulton. Located on a rocky cliff high above the Potomac River at the end of a quiet street.
Stationary or rotating globe: Stationary
Historical or current information: Historical
Surface (elevation) relief: no
Size: Roughly 4 foot diameter
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