Parkersburg in Wood County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
The Strength of Stone
Commemorated by Mayor Robert D. Newell, July 4, 2009
Erected 2009 by Mayor Robert D. Newell.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 2009.
Location. 39° 15.866′ N, 81° 33.75′ W. Marker is in Parkersburg, West Virginia, in Wood County. Marker is on 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Parkersburg WV 26101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 9-11-2001 (a few steps from this marker); Wetherell's Jewelers Clock (a few steps from this marker); West Virginia's First Governor / Parkersburg Governors (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood County 911 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Blennerhassett Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Creating West Virginia (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parkersburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.