Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Major Harris
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 17, 2026
1. Major Harris Marker
College Football Hall of Fame - 2009
ECAC Player of the Year - 1988, 1989
Erected 2016 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 2009.
Location. 39° 39.068′ N, 79° 57.283′ 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. 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: Duke's Mayo Bowl / Sun Bowl Harry "Flash" Clarke (a few steps from this marker); Amos Zereoue / Liberty Bowl (within shouting distance of this marker); Dale Farley / Gator Bowl (within shouting distance of this marker); Jim Braxton / Avon Cobourne (within shouting distance of this marker); Peach Bowl (within shouting distance of this marker); Legends (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Legends (within shouting distance of this marker); Rich Braham / Tom Keane (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgantown.
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 17, 2026
2. Major Harris Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
