Fairmont in Marion County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
First Father's Day Service
Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021
1. First Father's Day Service Marker
Williams Memorial
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
July 5, 1908
Erected by Williams Memorial Methodist Church, South.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is July 5, 1908.
Location. 39° 28.868′ N, 80° 8.869′ W. Marker is in Fairmont, West Virginia, in Marion County. Marker is at the intersection of Fairmont Avenue (U.S. 250) and 3rd Street (West Virginia Route 310), on the right when traveling south on Fairmont Avenue. The marker is at the front far right of Central United Methodist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 3rd St, Fairmont WV 26554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named First Father’s Day Service (within shouting distance of this marker); The Colonel George S. “Spanky” Roberts, USAF Memorial Bridge (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); David Morgan (1721–1813) / Patriot, Defender (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named The Colonel George S. "Spanky" Roberts, USAF Memorial Bridge
Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021
2. First Father's Day Service Marker
Marker is at the far right of the church, below the window.
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021
3. First Father's Day Service Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
