Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Mountaineer Field
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 17, 2026
1. Mountaineer Field Marker
First Game September 6, 1980
John D. Rockefeller, IV
Governor, State of West Virginia
Dr. Gene A. Budig
President, West Virginia University
Erected 1980 by West Virginia University Athletic Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 1980.
Location. 39° 38.988′ N, 79° 57.368′ W. Marker is in Morgantown, West Virginia, in Monongalia County. It can be reached from the intersection of Willowdale Road and Valley View Avenue (County Route 61/2), on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in the western concourse of Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Ira Errett Rodgers Drive, Morgantown WV 26505, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia. It is also 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bill Stewart (here, next to this marker); Clarence Spears / Steve Slaton (a few steps from this marker); '16 Cactus Bowl (a few steps from this marker); Tavon Austin / Paul Bischoff / Joe Marconi (a few steps from this marker); Bruce Bosley / Chuck Howley / Stedman Bailey (a few steps from this marker); Russ Bailey (within shouting distance of this marker); Danny Buggs (within shouting distance of this marker); '75 Peach Bowl / Bobby Bowden (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgantown.
Also see . . . Milan Puskar Stadium - Wikipedia. Stadium history, costs, attendance records and renovations. (Submitted on July 31, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.)
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 17, 2026
2. Mountaineer Field Marker
Marker is close to the left door.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 15, 2026
3. Mountaineer Field
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 3. submitted on September 16, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
