On Randolph Avenue (U.S. 33) at Harman Lane, on the right when traveling west on Randolph Avenue.
In memorial to our Marines of the Multi-National Peacekeeping Force, Lebanon – 1983.
West Virginia — Semper Fidelis
Cpl. Mecot Camara, Hinton • Lcpl. Russell Cyzick, Star City • HM2 Marion E. Kees, Martinsburg • Lcpl. David . . . — — Map (db m9363) HM
On Railroad Avenue (U.S. 250) at Harrison Avenue (West Virginia Route 92), on the right when traveling south on Railroad Avenue.
United we stand
In God we trust
Dedicated to all men and women who served their country honorably and faithfully in war and peace — — Map (db m178455) WM
On Country Club Road (County Road 219/11) 0.1 miles south of Aeronica Court, on the right when traveling south.
In 1774 Capt. Benjamin Wilson was made a colonel in Lord Dunmore's army when it invaded the Indian country. He was active in concluding peace with west Indians at the Pickaway Plains in Ohio after the Battle of Point Pleasant. — — Map (db m178470) HM
On Randolph Avenue (U.S. 33) at High Street, on the right when traveling west on Randolph Avenue.
Named for Senator Stephen B. Elkins. Home of Senator Henry G. Davis. Headquarters for the Monongahela National Forest. Near site of Friend’s Fort, built 1772. Old Seneca Indian Trail crosses the campus of Davis and Elkins College. — — Map (db m9360) HM
On 4th Street just east of Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This post was named for Capt. Hoddie Wilbur Daniels, M.D., a native of Randolph County and a practicing physician in Elkins for over 20 years prior to his volunteering in the Medical Corps, U.S. Army in 1917.
He went to France with the 38th . . . — — Map (db m178457) HM WM
On Randolph Avenue at Sycamore Street and 5th Street and Kerens Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Randolph Avenue.
Born November 16, 1823, Died March 11, 1916.
Benefactor • Philanthropist • Railway Builder.
Worked as if he were to live forever. Lives as if he were to die to-morrow. — — Map (db m9371) HM
On South Randolph Street (U.S. 33) at 11th Street (U.S. 48), on the right when traveling north on South Randolph Street.
Kump House
Home of Gov. Herman Guy Kump. Built 1924-25, on site of Civil War-era Goddin Tavern. Designed by Clarence Harding of Washington, DC. Eleanor Roosevelt and other notables were guests during 1930s and '40s. Named to National . . . — — Map (db m23300) HM
On Randlph Avenue (U.S. 219) at High Street, on the right when traveling north on Randlph Avenue.
World War IHonoring those who died in World War I we remember the day, in human history, when the United States with compassion and dedication spent her blood and her might for the principles that gave her birth. God helping her, she could do no . . . — — Map (db m33562) WM
On Randolph Avenue (U.S. 33) at Harrison Avenue (West Virginia Route 92), on the right when traveling west on Randolph Avenue.
Stephen Benton Elkins. Businessman, politician, co-founder City of Elkins. Born in Ohio, 1841; died in Washington, DC, 1911. Secretary of War, 1891–1893; U.S. Senator from WV, 1895–1911. National figure in Republican Party for more . . . — — Map (db m14433) HM
On Railroad Avenue at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Railroad Avenue.
Originally a grain mill, the Darden Mill was an important part of the industrial railyard.
Built in 1902 by the Elkins Milling company, the steam-powered roller miller was converted to electric in 1910. Product such as flour, cereals, . . . — — Map (db m178466) HM
On Railroad Avenue just south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built as the center of booming railroad expansion, the new city was declared to be "decidedly the most accessible point in the State."
The sleepy village that became Elkins was selected by Senators Henry Gassaway Davis and Stephen B. . . . — — Map (db m178460) HM
On Railroad Avenue at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Railroad Avenue.
You are standing at the heart of the first campaign of America's Civil War, looking west toward Rich Mountain. Late in May 1861, Gen. George B. McClellan moved troops across the Ohio River "to secure Western Virginia for the Union" and to protect . . . — — Map (db m23238) HM
On Heavner Acres Road at North Randolph Avenue (U.S. 219) on Heavner Acres Road. Reported missing.
Established in 1909 to give a home for orphans and for neglected children. Children are kept here until 18 years old unless a home has been found for them. Educational advantages and home training are offered. — — Map (db m243795) HM
On Country Club Road (County Route 219/11) east of Santmyer Lane. Reported missing.
Here, 1772, settled Captain Benjamin Wilson, commanding Wilson, Friend, Roney forts. Had built, 1774, Currence, Westfall, Haddan forts. Fort Wilson was important military post. The first county court met here. — — Map (db m243801) HM
On Railroad Avenue, 0.1 miles south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Elkins Railyard was a bustling and dangerous place.
Workers serviced passenger and freight trains, and repaired locomotives and rolling stock in the adjacent roundhouse and maintenance shops. Work was often dangerous and difficult, . . . — — Map (db m178464) HM
