Kimball in McDowell County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
World War I Memorial
Erected 2003 by West Virginia Division of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1893.
Location. 37° 25.501′ N, 81° 30.374′ W. Marker is in Kimball, West Virginia, in McDowell County. Marker is on U.S. 52, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kimball WV 24853, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Heartland Corridor Project (a few steps from this marker); Coal Company Town (a few steps from this marker); 2991–2992 Floods (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); African Americans (about 600 feet away); Houston Company Store (about 600 feet away); Kimball War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Frederick Kimball (about 600 feet away); Carswell Mining Complex (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kimball.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,383 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on August 6, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.