Near Franklin in Pendleton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Devonian Shale
By Craig Swain, July 10, 2010
1. Devonian Shale Marker
The carbonaceous shale exposed in the quarry is the Marcellus brown and black shale of the driller. it yields large amounts of natural gas in southern West Virginia.Erected by West Virginia Historic Commission (Sponsored by West Virginia Centennial Committee of the Oil and Natural Gas Industry).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list.
Location. 38° 37.266′ N, 79° 20.652′ W. Marker is near Franklin, West Virginia, in Pendleton County. Marker is on U.S. 220, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin WV 26807, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Confederate Prayer Service (approx. ¼ mile away); McCoy House (approx. 1.6 miles away); Pendleton County World War I Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Franklin (approx. 1.6 miles away); Destruction of Saltpeter Works (approx. 1.9 miles
By Craig Swain, July 10, 2010
2. Devonian Shale Marker
Also see . . . Marcellus Shale. Article describing the geologic formation and the natural gas collected from the deposits. (Submitted on August 16, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
By Craig Swain, July 10, 2010
3. Shale in the Nearby Outcropping
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 711 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
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