Near Wardensville in Hardy County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Oriskany Sand
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 24, 2010
1. Oriskany Sand Marker
Erected 1963 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 these topic lists: Natural Features • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list.
Location. 39° 3.372′ N, 78° 43.54′ W. Marker is near Wardensville, West Virginia, in Hardy County. Marker is on Old State Highway 55, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wardensville WV 26851, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lost and Found (approx. 3.9 miles away); Son of Man (approx. 7 miles away); Frémont's Camp (approx. 7.1 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.3 miles away); Wardensville (approx. 7.4 miles away); a different marker also named Wardensville (approx. 7.4 miles away); Lost River (approx. 8.4 miles away); Woodlawn (approx. 9.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wardensville.
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Photographed By Craig Swain, July 24, 2010
2. Oriskany Sand Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 24, 2010
3. Nearby Cliffs
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,617 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
