Home of the Jones Diamond - Peterstown, WV
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Thorny1
N 37° 23.810 W 080° 47.839
17S E 517939 N 4138915
Located on Route 219 at Sycamore St in Peterstown, WV.
Waymark Code: WM4AQN
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/30/2008
Views: 80
Title: Home of the Jones Diamond
County: Monroe
Inscription: An alluvial diamond weighing 34.48 carats, largest to date found in America, was discovered here in April 1928, by William P. "Punch" Jones and his father, Grover C. Jones, Sr., while pitching horseshoes in the home yard of Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Jones. "Punch" was later killed in combat during World War II. Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Jones still retain ownership of the diamond.
Location: Peterstown, US 219, Sycamore & Market streets
Marker Title: Home of the Jones Diamond
Marker Location: Peterstown, US 219, Sycamore & Market streets
County or Independent City: Monrow County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Number: Not listed
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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