Ripley in Jackson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Larry and Larna Cavendish

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 27, 2026

1. Larry and Larna Cavendish Marker

Inscription.
These red maple trees are placed in memory of Larry Cavendish, first Director, 1951 - 1964, and his wife Larna, who loved Cedar Lakes and devoted their lives to nurturing West Virginia's young people.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.

Location. 38° 47.727′ N, 81° 40.913′ W. Marker is in Ripley, West Virginia, in Jackson County. It is at the intersection of Pfost Street and FFA Drive, on the right when traveling east on Pfost Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 684 FFA Dr, Ripley WV 25271, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the 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 Southern 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

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3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cedar Lakes Memorial Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World Wars I and II Memorial (about 300 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Ripley High School Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); The Casto Hole (approx. 0.3 miles away); Staats Mill Covered Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ripley (approx. 2.2 miles away); Candy Corner (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ripley.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 27, 2026

2. Larry and Larna Cavendish Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.