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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 (117) 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 (286)  PrestonCounty(117) Preston County (117)  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(286) Fayette County (286)
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 (286)  
 
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101 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
102 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
103 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
104 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
105 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
106 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
107 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
108 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
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109 West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Terra Alta Community Honor Roll
Dedicated to all veterans who served their countryMap (db m152706) WM
110 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
111 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
112 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
113 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
114 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
115 West Virginia, Preston County, Tunnelton — In Honor of Gold Star Mothers
Who sacrificed their sons and daughters for our nationMap (db m199171) WM
116 West Virginia, Preston County, Tunnelton — Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to the men and women who served in the Wars of our CountryMap (db m199044) WM
117 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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Apr. 26, 2024