Vienna in Wood County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
F-84F Thunderstreak
Serial Number 52-7066
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 29, 2026
1. F-84F Thunderstreak Marker
The Thunderstreak was an American swept-wing turbojet fighter-bomber. The jet enjoyed a short career; beginning in 1954 and retiring in 1958. These jets once again saw action for a brief span from 1961-1962 during a time of heightened tension in Germany during the construction of the Berlin Wall.
This aircraft is on loan from The National Museum of the United States Air Force.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 39° 19.523′ N, 81° 32.238′ W. Marker is in Vienna, West Virginia, in Wood County. It is on Jackson Park Drive just north of 34th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1301 34th Street, Vienna WV 26105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, 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 Viceroyalty of New France and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); B&O No. C-2222 Caboose (within shouting distance of this marker); Darrell B. Dotson (approx. half a mile away); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (approx. one mile away); Ohio / West Virginia (approx. 3.1 miles away); Parkersburg High School (approx. 3.3 miles away); Julia-Ann Square Historic District
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 29, 2026
2. F-84F Thunderstreak and Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 29, 2026
3. F-84F Thunderstreak
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
