Beckley in Raleigh County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
State Police Radio Station And Barracks
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1. State Police Radio Station And Barracks Marker
On October 7, 1939, station WBSP
went live, part of a new shortwave
communication system throughout
the state. Within nine months, in
late-June 1940, Company D occupied
new, state-owned "barracks here.
Partially funded by WPA grants, the
milestones reflected the change of
the state police from roving force
to a more permanently based and
modernized law enforcement agency.Erected 2018 by West Virginia Archives & History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists.
Location. 37° 46.822′ N, 81° 9.984′ W. Marker is in Beckley, West Virginia, in Raleigh County. Marker is on S. Eisenhower Drive (U.S. 19), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beckley WV 25801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pinecrest Sanitarium (approx. ¼ mile away); Beckley Mill (approx. 0.6 miles away);
By TeamOHE
2. State Police Radio Station And Barracks Marker
By TeamOHE
3. State Police Radio Station And Barracks Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2021, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 32 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2021, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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