Rowlesburg in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Rowlesburg Community Park
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 26, 2022
1. Rowlesburg Community Park Marker
were deeded to the Citizens of Rowlesburg
April 27, 1921
by
Randolph McVicker
and his wife
Mary Ellen Wonderly McVicker
Erected 1970.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is April 27, 1921.
Location. 39° 20.946′ N, 79° 40.267′ W. Marker is in Rowlesburg, West Virginia, in Preston County. Marker is at the intersection of North Buffalo Street and Catherine Street (West Virginia Route 72), on the left when traveling north on North Buffalo Street. Marker is located beneath the flagpole in Rowlesburg Community Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rowlesburg WV 26425, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cannon Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Restoring the American Chestnut Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Rowlesburg School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Great Flood of November 4-5, 1985 (about 700 feet away); Rowlesburg Area Honor Roll (about 700 feet away); Independent Order of Odd Fellows Building and Property (about 800 feet away); "Battle of Rowlesburg"
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 26, 2022
2. Rowlesburg Community Park Marker
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 26, 2022
3. Rowlesburg Community Park
Marker is located at the far right.
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 82 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
