Near Kenova in Wayne County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Veterans Administration Hospital
Erected 1966 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 38° 23.942′ N, 82° 30.852′ W. Marker is near Kenova, West Virginia, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Waverly Road (U.S. 60) and Burlington Road, on the left when traveling west on Waverly Road. Carson Street, the next intersection east, becomes Spring Valley Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntington WV 25704, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wayne County / Cabell County (approx. 0.9 miles away); Burlington Commons (approx. one mile away in Ohio); Catalpa Tree (approx. 1.1 miles away in Ohio); Chesapeake & Ohio 1308 (approx. 2.1 miles away); Camp Pierpont (approx. 2.4 miles away); Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 2.9 miles away in Ohio); Macedonia Settlement Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away in Ohio); James River Company (approx. 3.8 miles away).
Regarding Veterans Administration Hospital. It is now known as the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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