Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Orville Eberly Plaza
Orville Sebastian Eberly
1900-1983
Founder of The Eberly Foundation
Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Coal Industry Entrepreneur
Geologist • Banker
Community and Civic Leader
Philanthropist
Resident of Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.
Location. 39° 38.13′ N, 79° 57.355′ W. Marker is in Morgantown, West Virginia, in Monongalia County. Marker can be reached from Beechurst Avenue (U.S. 19) north of Hough Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 98 Beechurst Avenue, Morgantown WV 26505, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brooks Hall (here, next to this marker); Woodburn Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Women's Centenary (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Martin Hall (about 300 feet away); Eberly College of Arts and Sciences (about 400 feet away); Elizabeth Moore Hall (about 400 feet away); Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism (about 400 feet away); Woodburn Circle (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgantown.
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