Parkersburg in Wood County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Albert J. Woofter
1918 1990
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2018
1. Albert J. Woofter Memorial
Al was one of the first to recognize the potential of Blennerhassett Island Point Park and the Blennerhassett Museum. These became an important part of his working and personal life. He spent many hours writing about the historical island and interviewed many of the thousands of people who visited.
His dedication to the island was rewarded when the late Junior Ruble named one of his passenger-carrying floats the A. J. Woofter.
Erected 1992 by the Fort Neal Kiwanis Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Landmarks • Notable Places.
Location. 39° 15.978′ N, 81° 33.95′ W. Marker is in Parkersburg, West Virginia, in Wood County. It is on Little Kanawha Connector (2nd Street) near Ann Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Parkersburg WV 26101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Burr-Blennerhassett (here, next to this marker); Vital Transportation Center
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Uncaptioned photograph embedded in the monument, September 28, 2018
2. Albert J. Woofter
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2018
3. Albert J. Woofter Monument
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2018
4. Albert J. Woofter Monument
The tablet on the back of the monument reads, “Albert Woofter Memorial Park, sponsored by the Fort Neal Kiwanis Club. Robert Buchanan, Project Chairman; Bennett Stump, Honorary Chairman.” It is followed by a list of manor contributors.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 611 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 4, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
