Near Eglon in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Wm. A. (Bill) Slaubaugh

Sept. 5, 1922 - Sept 18, 1984

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 24, 2024

1. Wm. A. (Bill) Slaubaugh Marker

Inscription.
A devoted community worker, Good Samaritan, neighbor, husband, brother and friend, Navy Veteran of World War II: instrumental in founding the Mt. Grove Volunteer Fire Department in 1981; “King Fireman" in 1982, a member of Aurora Lions Club, and Aurora Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years (1962-1984): Union District Commissioner (1980-1982); life member Aurora-Terra Alta V.F.W. Post #578; member of the Brethern Church.

He is deeply missed by the community and his memory will long endure in our hearts for the charitable good deeds that made this community a better place.

Erected by Family, neighbors, and friends.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.

Location. 39° 13.74′ N, 79° 30.384′ W. Marker is near Eglon, West Virginia, in Preston County. It can be reached from Mount Grove Road (West Virginia Route 219/6) west of Seneca Trail (U.S. 219), on the left when traveling north. Marker is located at the base of the flagpoles. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 Mount Grove Road, Eglon WV 26716, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hoye - Crest (approx. 1.3 miles away in Maryland); Fairfax Stone (approx. 2.6 miles away); a different marker also named Fairfax Stone (approx. 2.6 miles away); a different marker also named Fairfax Stone (approx. 2.8 miles away); Preston County / Maryland (approx. 3.4 miles away); Flag Raising (approx. 5.1 miles away); The Blackwater (approx. 5.4 miles away); A Window to the Past (approx. 5.4 miles away).

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 24, 2024

2. Wm. A. (Bill) Slaubaugh Marker

Marker is located at the base of the center flagpole.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.