Early Memorial
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
N 39° 20.522 W 078° 45.381
17S E 693352 N 4357134
Located in front of the Hampshire County Courthouse and the intersection of route 28 and 50 in downtown Romney.
Waymark Code: WMJ6A
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member showbizkid
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In 1866, Confederate Memorial Association was formed here, which on September 26, 1867, dedicated a monument to Confederate soldiers, one of the first erected anywhere. This was site of Indian Cemettery long before white men came.
Marker Title: Early Memorial

Marker Location: Westbound Route 50 and route 28

County or Independent City: Hampshire County

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Marker Program Sponsor: NA

Marker Number: Not listed
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