Clarksburg in Harrison County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

The Immigrants

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 13, 2014

1. The Immigrants Marker

Inscription.
"…So build your community that quickened conscience, larger vision, deeper devotion and equality of rights for all will resolve itself into an enthusiastic zeal for personal service in the community. All who give service are torch bearers." Theodore Roosevelt-Sculpture by W.D. Hopen of Sutton WV. Project Director James M. Pool.

Erected 1985 by People of Clarksburg and the Clarksburg Bicentennial Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list.

Location. 39° 16.742′ N, 80° 20.37′ W. Marker is in Clarksburg, West Virginia, in Harrison County. It is on Court Street south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling north. The sculpture is on the plaza of the Harrison County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 W Main St, Clarksburg WV 26301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Little

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Kanawha Valley.

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,

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: Combat Wounded (a few steps from this marker); Clarksburg (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Meetings (within shouting distance of this marker); "Stonewall" Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); John W. Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); Merchants National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. U.S.S. West Virginia Bow Flag Staff (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 13, 2014

2. The Immigrants Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 865 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on August 12, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.