Waitman T. Wiley
N 39° 30.669 W 080° 14.974
17S E 564511 N 4373770
Birth place of West Virginia's first U.S. Senator.
Waymark Code: WMDEEV
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2012
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Waitman T. Willey
A mile north stood the cabin in which Waitman T. Willey, the State's first U.S. Senator was born, October 18, 1811. Elected August 4, 1863 by the Legislature, he served until March 3, 1871. Died May 2, 1900; buried in Morgantown.
Marker Number: none
Marker Title: Waitman T. Willey
Marker Location: North side of route 250 near route 18 intersection.
County or Independent City: Farmington, WV
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historic Commission, 1966
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