West Liberty in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
John F. Kennedy Address at West Liberty State College
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022
1. John F. Kennedy Address at West Liberty State College Marker
On this spot on April 19, 1960 John F. Kennedy addressed the students and faculty of West Liberty State College.Erected 2005 by The Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1960.
Location. 40° 9.888′ N, 80° 36.114′ W. Marker is in West Liberty, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker is on University Drive south of Van Meter Way (West Virginia Route 88), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 65 University Dr, Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. McColloch Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Curtis Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Raymond Van Montgomery Memorial (about 500 feet away); Shotwell Hall (about 500 feet away); West Liberty (approx. 0.4 miles away); Revolutionary War Soldiers
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022
2. John F. Kennedy Address at West Liberty State College Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
