The Immigrants - Clarksburg WV
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Don.Morfe
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This monument is dedicated to Immigrants and erected in 1985 by People of Clarksburg and the Clarksburg Bicentennial Committee.
Waymark Code: WM12ZW8
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2020
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The inscription is: "...So build your community that quickened conscience, larger vision, deeper devotion and equality of rights for all will resolve itself into an enthusiastic zeal for personal service in the community. All who give service are torch bearers." Theodore Roosevelt.
Sculpture by W.D. Hopen of Sutton WV. Project Director James M. Pool.
Location: Marker is in Clarksburg, West Virginia, in Harrison County. Marker is on W. Main Street. The sculpture is on the plaza of the Harrison County Courthouse.
Who placed it?: People of Clarksburg and the Clarksburg Bicentennial Committee.
When was it placed?: 1985
Who is honored?: West Virginia Immigrants
Website about the Monument: [Web Link]
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