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Old Stone Tavern
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By J. J. Prats, August 6, 2006 | |
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Inscription. Built by Henry Grimes circa 1825. It was opened as a tavern in 1841 and kept by George G. Houser, Hiram Hanshaw and William H. Grimes. This was the first tavern in Union District on the Northwestern Turnpike.
Erected 1987 by the West Virginia Department of Culture and History.
Location. 39° 19.584′ N, 79° 31.916′ W. Marker is near Aurora, West Virginia, in Preston County. Marker is on George Washington Highway (U.S. 50) west of West Virginia Route 24, on the right when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aurora WV 26705, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Gantz Sand (approx. 1.3 miles away); Aurora (approx. 1.4 miles away); Preston County / Maryland (approx. 2.5 miles away); Highest Point on the Maryland State Roads System (approx. 6.6 miles away in Maryland); Hoye-Crest (approx. 6.6 miles away in Maryland). Click for a list of all markers in Aurora.
Also see . . .
1. Northwestern Turnpike. US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Site. (Submitted on August 9, 2006.)
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By J. J. Prats, August 6, 2006 | |
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2. Northwestern Turnpike. Wikipedia article. (Submitted on August 9, 2006.)
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By J. J. Prats, August 6, 2006 | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on August 9, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,057 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. Submitted on August 9, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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