Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Brooks Hall
West Virginia University
Brooks Hall, named in honor of Chandler, Fred, Amos, and Alonzo Brooks, originally opened in 1951. Brooks Hall was home to the University's biology department until its relocation into the Life Sciences Building in the fall of 2002. Fall 2007, Brooks Hall was rededicated to serve as the home of the Department of Geology and Geography and for use by the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences.Erected by West Virginia University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.
Location. 39° 38.13′ N, 79° 57.36′ W. Marker is in Morgantown, West Virginia, in Monongalia County. Marker can be reached from Beechurst Avenue (U.S. 19) north of Hough Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 98 Beechurst Avenue, Morgantown WV 26505, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Orville Eberly Plaza (here, next to this marker); Woodburn Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Women's Centenary (about 300 feet away); Martin Hall
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
