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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 (122) 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(122) Preston County (122)  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 Veterans Memorial
On Buffalo Street (State Highway 72) at Poplar Street, on the right when traveling north on Buffalo Street.
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
102 West Virginia, Preston County, Rowlesburg — The 1841 Mountain Howitzer, thought to be the type used in Rowlesburg during the Civil War
On East Main Street at North Diamond Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
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
103 West Virginia, Preston County, Rowlesburg — The Great Flood of November 4-5, 1985
On South Buffalo Street (West Virginia Route 72) south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
104 West Virginia, Preston County, Rowlesburg — Tray Run Viaduct1852 — Engineers Benjamin Latrobe and Albert Fink —
On South Buffalo Street (West Virginia Route 72) north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
105 West Virginia, Preston County, Silver Lake — Preston County / Maryland
On Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) 0.3 miles north of Hock Back Road (County Road 118), on the right when traveling south.
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
106 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Dr. Loomis' Grave
On West Virginia Route 7, on the right when traveling west.
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
107 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Everett Wayne "Budd" Sell
On East State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) 0.1 miles west of East High Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
108 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Gulf WarAugust 2, 1990 - February 28, 1991
On East State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) just west of East High Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
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109 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — In Flander's Field by John McCrae / Buddy Poppy
On East State Avenue (Route 7) 0.1 miles west of East High Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
110 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — In Memory Of All American Veterans
On East State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) just west of East High Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
111 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — James S. Lakin House
On Highland Avenue west of Aurora Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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
112 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Korean War
On East State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) just west of East High Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
113 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Terra Alta
On State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on State Avenue.
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
114 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Terra Alta Community Honor Roll
On East Washington Avenue at Liberty Street, on the right when traveling east on East Washington Avenue.
Dedicated to all veterans who served their countryMap (db m152706) WM
115 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Terra Alta First Presbyterian Church
On West State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south on West State Avenue.
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
116 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Vietnam War
On East State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) just west of East High Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
117 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Welcome to West Virginia's Mountaineer Country
On Veterans Memorial Highway (West Virginia Route 7) at Alpine Lake Road (County Route 46), on the right when traveling west on Veterans Memorial Highway.
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
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118 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — World War I
On East State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) just west of East High Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
119 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — World War II
On East State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) just west of East High Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
120 West Virginia, Preston County, Tunnelton — In Honor of Gold Star Mothers
On Gibson Street (West Virginia Route 26) north of Honor Roll Loop, on the left when traveling north.
Who sacrificed their sons and daughters for our nationMap (db m199171) WM
121 West Virginia, Preston County, Tunnelton — Veterans Memorial
On South Preston Highway (West Virginia Route 26) at Honor Roll Loop, on the right when traveling south on South Preston Highway.
Dedicated to the men and women who served in the Wars of our CountryMap (db m199044) WM
122 West Virginia, Preston County, Tunnelton — Veterans Memorial
On Gibson Street (West Virginia Route 26) north of Honor Roll Loop, on the left when traveling north.
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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