Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Jim Braxton
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Avon Cobourne
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 17, 2026
1. Jim Braxton / Avon Cobourne Marker
(Braxton):
First Team All-American - 1970
(Cobourne):
Leading rusher in WVU History
Only WVU player to rush for 1,000 yards in four straight seasons (1999-2002)
Erected 2018 by West Virginia University Athletic Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.
Location. 39° 39.047′ N, 79° 57.26′ 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 eastern 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, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Peach Bowl (here, next to this marker); Dale Farley / Gator Bowl (a few steps from this marker); Rich Braham / Tom Keane (a few steps from this marker); Amos Zereoue / Liberty Bowl (a few steps from this marker); Orange Bowl (a few steps from this marker); Duke's Mayo Bowl / Sun Bowl Harry "Flash" Clarke (within shouting distance of this marker); Darryl Talley (within shouting distance of this marker); Oliver Luck (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgantown.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 17, 2026
2. Jim Braxton / Avon Cobourne Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
