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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 MarkersSmoke Hole

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A marker about the nearby Smoke Hole Canyon.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62

location: West Virginia

date approved: 3/15/2015

last visited: 8/10/2019

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West Virginia Historical MarkersSmoke Hole

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Another marker about Smoke Hole Canyon.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62

location: West Virginia

date approved: 3/15/2015

last visited: 8/10/2019

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West Virginia Historical MarkersEagle Rocks

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A brief history about William Eagle, buried nearby.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin

location: West Virginia

date approved: 8/15/2019

last visited: never

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West Virginia Historical MarkersFort Upper Tract

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A pre-Revolutionary War fort in Pendleton County.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62

location: West Virginia

date approved: 3/14/2015

last visited: 8/10/2019

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West Virginia Historical MarkersSt. George's Church

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A brief history about the church building.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin

location: West Virginia

date approved: 8/15/2019

last visited: never

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West Virginia Historical MarkersOld Judy Church

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1848 church building now repurposed as a community center.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62

location: West Virginia

date approved: 3/14/2015

last visited: 3/20/2016

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West Virginia Historical MarkersPendleton County/Grant County

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One of the county line markers that are located at many county lines throughout the state.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62

location: West Virginia

date approved: 4/8/2015

last visited: 3/20/2016

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West Virginia Historical MarkersSeneca Rocks

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Describes the nearby sandstone that is one of West Virginia's best known landmarks.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 7/7/2012

last visited: 7/14/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersChampe Rocks

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Tells about the plot to kidnap Benedict Arnold.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 7/7/2012

last visited: 7/14/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersCamp Luther

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A short history of a nearby church building used during the Civil War.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin

location: West Virginia

date approved: 8/14/2019

last visited: never

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West Virginia Historical MarkersFort Bingamon

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A marker depicting Samuel Bingamon's battle against Indians.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62

location: West Virginia

date approved: 3/14/2015

last visited: 3/20/2016

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West Virginia Historical MarkersGravesite of John Dolly

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A short history of John Dolly, nearby Dolly Sods named after him.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin

location: West Virginia

date approved: 8/14/2019

last visited: never

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West Virginia Historical MarkersMt. Olive Lutheran Church

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Tells of the last Lutheran horseback circuit rider.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 3/21/2016

last visited: 3/20/2016

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West Virginia Historical MarkersOriskany Sand

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Tells about nearby sandstone producing gas.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 7/7/2012

last visited: 7/14/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersGermany Valley

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Located on Highway 33.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member MNSearchers

location: West Virginia

date approved: 9/11/2008

last visited: 11/18/2018

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West Virginia Historical MarkersFort Seybert

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Tells us about the surrender of the fort after an Indian siege.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 3/5/2013

last visited: 3/9/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersSmoke Hole

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A sign describing the smoke hole canyon.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin

location: West Virginia

date approved: 4/17/2017

last visited: 4/17/2017

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West Virginia Historical MarkersSt. Matthew Lutheran Church

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A sign telling us a brief history of the local church congregation.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 3/21/2016

last visited: 3/20/2016

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West Virginia Historical MarkersPendleton County / Randolph County

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Tells us how Pendleton County and Randolph County were named.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 7/7/2012

last visited: 7/14/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersFranklin

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In front of the Pendelton County courthouse in Franklin, WV.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Pserine

location: West Virginia

date approved: 7/26/2009

last visited: 3/2/2013

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West Virginia Historical MarkersTuscarora (Clinton) Sand

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Located on highway 28.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member MNSearchers

location: West Virginia

date approved: 9/11/2008

last visited: 6/3/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersBirthplace of Rivers

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Located on highway 28 between Riverton and Circleville.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member MNSearchers

location: West Virginia

date approved: 9/11/2008

last visited: 6/4/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersPocahontas County

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Located on highway 28 between Riverton and Circleville.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member MNSearchers

location: West Virginia

date approved: 9/11/2008

last visited: 6/4/2012

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West Virginia Historical MarkersFairfax Line

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A sign telling us of the vast tract of land owned by Lord Fairfax.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior

location: West Virginia

date approved: 3/21/2016

last visited: 3/20/2016

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West Virginia Historical MarkersDevonian Shale

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In Oak Grove near Franklin.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Pserine

location: West Virginia

date approved: 7/26/2009

last visited: 3/2/2013

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