F. Julius Fohs (1884-1965)
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N 37° 20.034 W 088° 04.700
16S E 404473 N 4132459
Located at 201 N. Walker Street in Marion, KY.
Waymark Code: WM53ET
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2008
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F. Julius Fohs was born in N.Y. but moved to Marion, Ky. in 1890. He graduated from Marion High School. Managed fluorspar mining operation, 1900-1904; served as assistant state geologist for Ky., 1905-12. Received honorary Doctor of Science degree from the Israel Institute of Technology for his assistance in the development of mineral resources, 1957.
(Reverse) Fohs Hall - Julius Fohs had structure built and gave it to people of Marion, 1926. Located on lot where Fohs family lived. Fohs Hall, Inc., formed 1981 for perpetual preservation of Hall; to be used by citizens of Marion and Crittenden Co. as a community center and civic auditorium. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Presented by Fohs Hall, Inc.
Marker Name: F. Julius Fohs (1884-1965)
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 2065
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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