Point Pleasant in Mason County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Mason County Jail Explosion Memorial
In memory of the three officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.
Mason County Jail Explosion
March 2, 1976
Happy he, who dares courageously to defend what he loves.
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Elvin E. Wedge (Pete) June 19, 1927 - March 3, 1976
Kenneth W. Love (Kenny) April 14, 1940 - March 2, 1976
Ernest R. Hesson (Ernie) December 15, 1904 - March 9, 1976
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is March 2, 1976.
Location. 38° 50.657′ N, 82° 8.241′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. Marker is at the intersection of Viand Street (West Virginia Route 2 Spur) and 6th Street (County Road 62/29), on the right when traveling south on Viand Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Point Pleasant WV 25550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Rogers Clark (a few steps from this marker); Corner of Sixth and Viand Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Mason County Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Gold Star Mothers (within shouting
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Photographed By Craig Doda, December 25, 2021
2. Mason County Jail Explosion Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on January 5, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
