Aurora in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Gantz Sand
Erected 1963 by The W. Va. Centennial Committee of the Oil and Natural Gas Industry, and the West Virginia Historic Commission.
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. 39° 19.418′ N, 79° 33.392′ W. Marker is in Aurora, West Virginia, in Preston County. Marker is on George Washington Highway (U.S. 50) west of Aurora Pike, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aurora WV 26705, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Aurora (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Stone Tavern (approx. 1.3 miles away); Flag Raising (approx. 2˝ miles away); Preston County / Maryland (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aurora.
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 6, 2006
2. Gantz Sand Marker
This is a photo of the marker prior to its restoration.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 6, 2006
4. Gantz Sand Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,728 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on August 9, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on October 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on August 9, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
