Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Timber
1776 Waterpowered "sash" sawmill, Tucker County
1830's Steam powered circular saws first used
1860 Portable steam sawmills, first used
1871 C&O sawmill opened, St. Albans, Kanawha County
1875 Band sawmill erected - Burnsville, Braxton County
1880-1890's Railroads open Upshur, Randolph, Tucker & Nicholas Counties for commercial lumbering
Erected 1976 by The State Building Commission of West Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 38° 20.278′ N, 81° 36.839′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) and Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston WV 25305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brines & Rock Salt (here, next to this marker); Natural Gas (here, next to this marker); Oil (a few steps from this marker); Coal (a few steps from this marker); 1837 - 1869 (a
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 3, 2023
2. Timber Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on September 23, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.
