Rowlesburg in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
The Great Flood of November 4-5, 1985
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 26, 2022
1. The Great Flood of November 4-5, 1985 Marker
Dedicated to the resilient Citizens of Rowlesburg, West Virginia
Historic Cheat River Flood Water Crest 36.9 Feet
Destruction of 118 Homes - Damage of 55 Houses - Loss of Personal Possessions, Photographs, Buildings, Businesses - Devastation of School, Roads, Highway Bridge, Historic Railroad Bridge - Total Area Costs Estimated at Two & One-Half Million Dollars
Dedication Ceremony November 5, 2017
"To Those Who Lost So Much...."
Downtown Rowlesburg Historic District
Erected 2017 by Rowlesburg Town and Community ON TRAC Viewing Station.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.
Location. 39° 20.838′ N, 79° 40.235′ W. Marker is in Rowlesburg, West Virginia, in Preston County. It is on South Buffalo Street (West Virginia Route 72) south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on the east side of Main Street Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 S Buffalo St, Rowlesburg
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Independent Order of Odd Fellows Building and Property (within shouting distance of this marker); Tray Run Viaduct (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rowlesburg School (about 300 feet away); Downtown Rowlesburg (about 400 feet away); 34 South Church Street (about 400 feet away); 32 South Church Street (about 400 feet away); Rowlesburg Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Rowlesburg Area Honor Roll (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rowlesburg.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 26, 2022
2. The Great Flood of November 4-5, 1985 Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 26, 2022
3. Nov. 5, 1985 Flood Level Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 26, 2022
4. Flood Level Marker Located at
42 Chestnut Street in Rowlesburg
42 Chestnut Street in Rowlesburg
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 570 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 28, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
