Birthplace of Woodrow Wilson U.S. President 1913–21
Posted by: Markerman62
N 38° 08.240 W 079° 04.057
17S E 669348 N 4222816
The 28th President was born a mile from the marker.
Waymark Code: WM12YQQ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/08/2020
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One mile north, on Coalter Street in Staunton, is the birthplace of Thomas Woodrow Wilson, 8th Virginia-born President of the U.S., Princeton University President, New Jersey Governor, 28th President (World War I). He was chief author and sponsor of the League of Nations. Born Dec 28, 1856, died in Washington, Feb 3, 1924. The birthplace is maintained as an historic shrine.
Virginia Conservation Commission, 1950
Marker Number: A 62
Marker Title: Birthplace of Woodrow Wilson U.S. President 1913–21
Marker Location: On US 11 at VA 275, Staunton
County or Independent City: Staunton
Marker Program Sponsor: Virginia Conservation Commission
Web Site: Not listed
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