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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Preston County, West Virginia

 
Clickable Map of Preston County, West Virginia and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Preston County, WV (125) Barbour County, WV (60) Grant County, WV (32) Monongalia County, WV (226) Taylor County, WV (51) Tucker County, WV (90) Garrett County, MD (161) Fayette County, PA (289)  PrestonCounty(125) Preston County (125)  BarbourCounty(60) Barbour County (60)  GrantCounty(32) Grant County (32)  MonongaliaCounty(226) Monongalia County (226)  TaylorCounty(51) Taylor County (51)  TuckerCounty(90) Tucker County (90)  GarrettCountyMaryland(161) Garrett County (161)  FayetteCountyPennsylvania(289) Fayette County (289)
Kingwood is the county seat for Preston County
Adjacent to Preston County, West Virginia
      Barbour County (60)  
      Grant County (32)  
      Monongalia County (226)  
      Taylor County (51)  
      Tucker County (90)  
      Garrett County, Maryland (161)  
      Fayette County, Pennsylvania (289)  
 
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101 West Virginia, Preston County, Rowlesburg — Rowlesburg Community Park
These park grounds were deeded to the Citizens of Rowlesburg April 27, 1921 by Randolph McVicker and his wife Mary Ellen Wonderly McVickerMap (db m198794) HM
102 West Virginia, Preston County, Rowlesburg — Rowlesburg Post Office Postmasters1852 - Present
The Rowlesburg Post Office has been in existence since 1852 and was established when the town was in the state of Virginia. Following is a list of leading area and town citizens who have served as Postmasters along with the dates of their . . . Map (db m199723) HM
103 West Virginia, Preston County, Rowlesburg — Rowlesburg SchoolEst. c. 1925
The Rowlesburg School Gymnasium and Auditorium Est. c. 1925 Downtown Rowlesburg Historic DistrictMap (db m200604) HM
104 West Virginia, Preston County, Rowlesburg — Rowlesburg Veterans Memorial
In honor of the men and women of the Rowlesburg area who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and in memory of those who gave their lives for their country.Map (db m34038) HM
105 West Virginia, Preston County, Rowlesburg — The 1841 Mountain Howitzer, thought to be the type used in Rowlesburg during the Civil War
A howitzer (as illustrated above by Peter W. Gaut) is a short-barreled, large-caliber cannon designed to throw shells at a higher trajectory than regular field guns. This makes them useful against enemy troops behind fortifications or concealed . . . Map (db m198732) HM
106 West Virginia, Preston County, Rowlesburg — The Great Flood of November 4-5, 1985
In Commemoration of the Great Flood of November 4-5, 1985 • Dedicated to the resilient Citizens of Rowlesburg, West Virginia • Historic Cheat River Flood Water Crest 36.9 Feet • Destruction of 118 Homes - Damage of 55 Houses - Loss . . . Map (db m198785) HM
107 West Virginia, Preston County, Rowlesburg — Tray Run Viaduct1852 — Engineers Benjamin Latrobe and Albert Fink —
Three structures have crossed Tray Run Valley since the first was built in 1852. When the 1852 structure was built it was the largest viaduct in the world. The stone structure shown below was built in 1907 to replace a wrought iron structure. The . . . Map (db m199724) HM
108 West Virginia, Preston County, Silver Lake — Preston County / Maryland
Preston County. Formed from Monongalia in 1818 and named for James Preston, 13th governor of Virginia. Here is model Federal homestead project sponsored by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President. . . . Map (db m153129) HM
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109 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Dr. Loomis' Grave
In the cemetery is buried Dr. Mahlon Loomis, sender of first aerial signals, 1866-73, forerunner of wireless telegraphy. Signals were sent 14 miles, using kites flown by copper wires. Patented 1872; company chartered by Congress, 1873.Map (db m21200) HM
110 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Everett Wayne "Budd" Sell
WWII Army Air Force Sargeant Everett Wayne "Bud" Sell Killed in Action August 23, 1944 Given in memory by the family of his sister Louise (Sell) KellyMap (db m152724) WM
111 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Gulf WarAugust 2, 1990 - February 28, 1991
The Iraqi Armed Forces had extensive experience of warfare. They had just brought an eight year war with Iran to a successful conclusion. The coalition troops on the other hand, were largely inexperienced. Britain had found the Falklands War with . . . Map (db m152728) HM
112 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — In Flander's Field by John McCrae / Buddy Poppy
In Flander's Field by John McCrae In Flander's fields the poppies blow, Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky, The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amid the guns below. We . . . Map (db m152727) HM WM
113 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — In Memory Of All American Veterans
This memorial honors all American veterans who, although separated by generations, shared a common undeniable goal--to valiantly protect our country's freecoms. The memories of these American veterans will continue to live on whenever and . . . Map (db m152707) WM
114 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — James S. Lakin House
James S. Lakin House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m198740) HM
115 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Korean War
World War II divided Korea into a Communist, Northern half and an American-occupied Southern half, divided at the 38th Parallel. The Korean War (1950-1953) began when the North Korean Communist Army crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded . . . Map (db m152732) HM
116 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Terra Alta
Half a mile high. Famed as a health resort. Once known as Cranberry for extensive cranberry glades found near. North is Cranesville Swamp, noted for its wild life. In that vicinity, Lewis Wetzel killed several indians.Map (db m21198) HM
117 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Terra Alta Community Honor Roll
Dedicated to all veterans who served their countryMap (db m152706) WM
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118 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Terra Alta First Presbyterian Church
This First Church Building erected in 1900 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m233778) HM
119 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a war fought between 1964 and 1975 on the ground in South Vietnam and bordering areas of Cambodia and Laos, and in bombing runs over North Vietnam. Fighting on one side was a coalition of forces including the United . . . Map (db m152731) HM
120 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Welcome to West Virginia's Mountaineer Country
Barbour County Attractions Alderson-Broaddus College. This private coeducational college is situated on a beautiful 170-acre campus overlooking Philippi, site of the first land battle of the Civil War. Its excellent performing arts . . . Map (db m239336) HM
121 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — World War I
Triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, World War I began in August 1914 when Germany invaded Belgium and France. On the Eastern front, Russia agreed to stop fighting late . . . Map (db m152737) HM
122 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — World War II
The start of the war is generally held to be September 1, 1939, beginning with the German Invasion of Poland; Britain and France declared war on Germany two days later. The war continued until 1945. The Treaty of Peace with Japan . . . Map (db m152735) HM
123 West Virginia, Preston County, Tunnelton — In Honor of Gold Star Mothers
Who sacrificed their sons and daughters for our nationMap (db m199171) WM
124 West Virginia, Preston County, Tunnelton — Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to the men and women who served in the Wars of our CountryMap (db m199044) WM
125 West Virginia, Preston County, Tunnelton — Veterans Memorial
The Nation which forgets its Veterans will itself be forgotten This monument is dedicated to all Veterans past - present - future leaving behind home, family and friends to defend the rights and privileges of the United States of . . . Map (db m199110) WM

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