Kenova in Wayne County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
West Virginia (Wayne County)
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Kentucky
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 29, 2018
1. West Virginia side of marker
West Virginia. “The Mountain State” — western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the French and Indian War, 1754-1763.
Named for the Kentucky River, bearing an Indian name. Called “Dark and Bloody Ground.” Explored by Daniel Boone, 1769. Settled at Harrodsburq 1774. It became a Virginia county in 1776 and a state in the Union in 1792.
Erected 1964 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1863.
Location. 38° 24.213′ N, 82° 35.466′ W. Marker is in Kenova, West Virginia, in Wayne County. It is at the intersection of Chestnut Street (U.S. 60) and 23rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kenova WV 25530, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ceredo - Kenova (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Virginia Point Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); "Lest We Forget" (approx. 0.7 miles away); Here Lies James H. McCoy / Here Lies Floyd McCoy (approx. Ύ mile away in Kentucky); Pauline S. Hunt Recreational Grounds (approx. Ύ mile away in Kentucky); County Named, 1860 (approx. 0.9 miles away in Kentucky); Country Music Highway (approx. 0.9 miles away in Kentucky); Judge John M. Elliott (approx. 0.9 miles away in Kentucky). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kenova.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Dreamland Pool (was here, next to this marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 29, 2018
2. Kentucky side of marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 29, 2018
3. West Virginia / Kentucky Marker
Route 60 is on the left heading over the bridge to Kentucky.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
