Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Waitman Thomas Willey

United States Senator

Photographed By Bradley Owen, April 27, 2021

1. Waitman Thomas Willey Marker

Inscription. Appointed by the restored government
of Virginia
July 13, 1861 - March 3, 1863
and
appointed to be one of West Virginia's
two Senators
August 4, 1863 - March 3, 1865
was re-elected and served until 1871

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is March 3, 1863.

Location. 39° 37.495′ N, 79° 57.559′ W. Marker is in Morgantown, West Virginia, in Monongalia County. Marker is on Wagner Road south of Prairie Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 Wagner Road, Morgantown WV 26501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Willey House / Willey Amendment (a few steps from this marker); In Honor and Remembrance (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnam Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ford House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Vance Mile (approx. ¼ mile away); F. Duke Perry Walkway (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgantown.

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Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 27, 2020

2. Waitman Thomas Willey Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 7 times this year. Last updated on August 11, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on April 28, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 2. submitted on July 27, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.