Monongah in Marion County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Italian-American Immigrants Memorial Bell
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 15, 2021
1. Italian-American Immigrants Memorial Bell Plaque
Direct view of plaque is obstructed by fencing surrounding the memorial.
In loving memory of the Sons of Molise who tragically lost their lives in the mining disaster
Monongah December 6th 2007
The President Sen. Michele Iorio
Monongah 1907-2007 A tragedy that will never be forgotten
Italian-American Immigrants from Molise honor their fellow countrymen who died in the collapse of the mine
May St. Nicholas protect us all
From the Region of Molise in memory of its 87 lost sons
Erected 2007.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 6, 2007.
Location. 39° 27.618′ N, 80° 12.818′ W. Marker is in Monongah, West Virginia, in Marion County. It is at the intersection of Bridge Street (County Route 56) and Main Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Main Ave, Fairmont WV 26554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Monongah Disaster (here, next to this marker); Monongah Heroine (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Monongah Mine Disaster Memorial (approx. Ύ mile away); Fairmont Junior League Champions (approx. 1.6 miles away); Captain James Booth (approx. 1.8 miles
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Coons Fort (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 15, 2021
2. Italian-American Immigrants Memorial Bell - North Face
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 15, 2021
3. Italian-American Immigrants Memorial Bell - West Face
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 15, 2021
4. Italian-American Immigrants Memorial Bell - South Face
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 15, 2021
5. Italian-American Immigrants Memorial Bell - East Face
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 15, 2021
6. Italian-American Immigrants Memorial Bell
Historical marker is on the left, the Bell and the Monongah Heroine Memorial on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 562 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 23, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
