Camp Jones
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62
N 37° 34.307 W 081° 06.934
17S E 489795 N 4158311
Two future presidents were stationed here.
Waymark Code: WMNGQH
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member razalas
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Here in 1862 was stationed the 23rd Ohio Regt., U.S.A. Encamped here were Gen. J.D. Cox, Maj. R.B. Hayes and Sergt. William McKinley. All became governors of Ohio; Hayes and McKinley became Presidents of the United States.
Marker Number: None

Marker Title: Camp Jones

Marker Location: On US 19 at Toad Level Rd.

County or Independent City: Flat Top

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Archives and History.

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