Citizens Hall Of Fame
City Of Beckley
| | May 11, 1985 | |
Founder of our city
John H. McCulloch
Mayor of Beckley 1970-1983
Fireman Steven Horwath
Killed in the line of duty Nov. 24, 1960
Capt. Jon A McBride, U.S.N.
Astronaut-Space shuttle pilot Oct. 5, 1984
Police Sgt. David L. Lilly
Killed in the line of duty May 12, 1975
Patrolman Carl D. Buckland
Killed in the line of duty Aug. 26, 1956
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Law Enforcement.
Location. 37° 46.65′ N, 81° 11.4′ W. Marker is in Beckley, West Virginia, in Raleigh County. It is on N. Heber Street, on the right when traveling north. On the grounds of the Shoemaker Square next to the Raleigh County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beckley WV 25801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s New River Gorge. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Beckley (a few steps from this marker); Raleigh County World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Eccles Mine Explosions (a few steps from this marker); Raleigh County (within shouting distance of this marker); Upper Big Branch Mine Explosion (within shouting distance of this marker); Flame Of Freedom
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
