York in Mason County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Walden F. Roush and Louise Roush

— W. Va. State Farm Museum —

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 27, 2026

1. Walden F. Roush and Louise Roush Marker

Inscription. In honor of Walden F. Roush and Louise Roush for their dedicated service since 1976 to the establishment and operation of the West Virginia State Farm Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.

Location. 38° 55.23′ N, 82° 5.365′ W. Marker is in York, West Virginia, in Mason County. It is at the intersection of Fairground Road and Martinsville Road, on the right when traveling east on Fairground Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1458 Fairground Rd, Point Pleasant WV 25550, 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 Viceroyalty of New France

and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8

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other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Carpenter Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); John Hall (approx. 1.3 miles away); Fort Robinson (approx. 1½ miles away); Grandma Gatewood (approx. 2 miles away in Ohio); Lakin State Hospital (approx. 2.3 miles away); “Mark Twain” Family (approx. 2½ miles away); Kellian V. Whaley (approx. 3.8 miles away); Medal of Honor Park (approx. 4 miles away).

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 27, 2026

2. Walden F. Roush and Louise Roush 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 8 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.