Elkins
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Shorelander
N 38° 55.368 W 079° 50.582
17S E 600294 N 4308845
A brief history of the community of Elkins, WV.
Waymark Code: WM2RDD
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/13/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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The marker, which stands in front of the Randolph County Courthouse, reads:

"Named for Senator Stephen B. Elkins. Home of Senator Henry G. Davis. Headquarters for the Monongahela National Forest. Near site of Friend's Fort, built 1772. Old Seneca Indian Trail crosses the campus of Davis and Elkins College."
Marker Title: Elkins

Marker Location: Elkins

County or Independent City: Randolph County

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Number: Not listed

Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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