Marker Logo HMdb.org THE HISTORICAL
MARKER DATABASE
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
 
 
 
 
 
 
226 entries match your criteria. Entries 101 through 200 are listed. ⊲ Previous 100The final 26 

 
 

Historical Markers and War Memorials in Monongalia County, West Virginia

 
Clickable Map of Monongalia 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 Monongalia County, WV (226) Marion County, WV (100) Preston County, WV (117) Taylor County, WV (51) Wetzel County, WV (13) Fayette County, PA (286) Greene County, PA (92)  MonongaliaCounty(226) Monongalia County (226)  MarionCounty(100) Marion County (100)  PrestonCounty(117) Preston County (117)  TaylorCounty(51) Taylor County (51)  WetzelCounty(13) Wetzel County (13)  FayetteCountyPennsylvania(286) Fayette County (286)  GreeneCounty(92) Greene County (92)
Morgantown is the county seat for Monongalia County
Adjacent to Monongalia County, West Virginia
      Marion County (100)  
      Preston County (117)  
      Taylor County (51)  
      Wetzel County (13)  
      Fayette County, Pennsylvania (286)  
      Greene County, Pennsylvania (92)  
 
Touch name on this list to highlight map location.
Touch blue arrow, or on map, to go there.
101 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Little Log Cabin
On 4H Camp Road (County Route 76) 1 mile north of Goshen Road (County Route 77), on the left when traveling north.
William H. Pyles built The Little Log Cabin on Pedlar Run in Clay District, Monongalia County, in 1834. He and his wife Catherine sold the property to Hosea Wade in 1840. Hosea and his wife Clarissa sold the property to John Wildman in 1841. In . . . Map (db m196643) HM
102 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Lynch Chapel
Near Lynch Road (County Route 32) at Little Indian Creek Road (County Road 41), on the right when traveling north.
NRHP [National Register of Historic Places] November 15 2006Map (db m172284) HM
103 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Martin Hall
Near University Avenue north of College Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Completed in 1870, Martin Hall is West Virginia University's oldest building. It was named for the Reverend Alexander Martin, the University's first president from 1867 to 1875. The building was extensively renovated in 1976-77.Map (db m134297) HM
104 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Mast of the Battleship West Virginia1923 - 1946
On University Avenue north of College Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
A tribute to her gallant crew and to all West Virginians who have served our country in the Armed ForcesMap (db m134301) WM
105 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Memorial Fountain
Near Jo Glen Drive at Foothills Lane, on the right when traveling south.
This fountain was originally located at Holy Rosary Parish in Clarksburg, WV and was utilized as a baptismal font from 1909 to 1984. When Holy Rosary Parish closed in 1984, the font was relocated to Mary Help of Christians Parish (St. Luke's Mission . . . Map (db m175649) HM
106 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Monongalia Arts Center
On High Street north of Kirk Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1913 and 1914 under the direction of U.S. Department of Treasury Supervising Architect Oscar Wenderoth and at a cost of $97,000, this cut stone and marble Neoclassical structure housed the U.S. Postal Service and federal agencies in . . . Map (db m183224) HM
107 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Monongalia County / Marion County
On Smithtown Road (County Road 73) 0.1 miles south of Kisner Hill Road (County Road 73/13), on the right when traveling west.
Monongalia County. Formed, 1776, from District of West Augusta. All or parts of 21 other counties, including three in Pennsylyania, were carved from it. Named for the Monongahela River, bearing an Indian name, which means the "River of . . . Map (db m173483) HM
108 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Monongalia County Courthouse
On High Street south of Walnut Street (U.S. 119), on the right when traveling south.
Monongalia County was established in 1776 from the Virginia District of West Augusta and named for the Monongahela River. When the Mason Dixon line was formally recognized in 1783, officials determined that the first meeting place of the county . . . Map (db m117097) HM
109 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Monongalia County War Memorial
On Dorsey Avenue at Goodwin Street, on the left when traveling north on Dorsey Avenue.
In memory of Monongalia's sons “They fought for the freedom of others.” In memory of “Our Sons” who fought for the freedom of the world, 1917-1918 In memory of “Our Women” who sacrificed for the freedom of the world, 1917-1918 “In . . . Map (db m188265) WM
Paid Advertisement
110 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Montani Semper Liberi
On Chestnut Ridge Road (County Route 61) east of Don Nehlen Drive, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of those 201st Infantry Veterans through our history from February 17, 1735 as frontier militia who defended their homes and families with honor through the George Washington campaign of 1754, the Braddock campaign of 1755, Battle of Point . . . Map (db m134319) HM
111 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Morgan Cabin
Near 4H Camp Road (County Road 76) 1 mile north of County Road 76/1, on the left when traveling north.
James Lewis Williams built Morgan Cabin in May Hollow along a tributary of Booth's Creek in 1816. He and his wife Elizabeth May lived in the cabin until his death in 1856. James left the cabin to his youngest son Foster, requesting that Elizabeth . . . Map (db m197337) HM
112 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — MorgantownWestover Bridge — Jones-Imboden Raid —
Near Garrett Street at Moore Street.
On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William E. “Grumble” Jones and John D. Imboden began a raid from Virginia through present-day West Virginia on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Taking separate routes, they later reported that they . . . Map (db m117118) HM
113 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Mountaineer Field1924-79 — West Virginia University —
Near Campus Drive, 0.1 miles east of Beechurst Avenue (U.S. 19), on the right when traveling east.
The 35,000-seat Mountaineer Field was the home of West Virginia University football from 1924-79, and the Mountaineers held a 169-81-12 all-time record there. Athletic director Harry A. Stansbury authorized construction on the stadium at the . . . Map (db m179705) HM
114 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Mountaineer Legends
On Medical Center Drive, 0.3 miles west of Willowdale Drive, on the left when traveling west.
50 Dale Farley • First Team All-American - 1970 • Played 3 Seasons in the NFLMap (db m211375) HM
115 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Mt. Tabor Baptist ChurchFounded 1788
On John Fox Road (West Virginia Route 43/3) 1.2 miles west of Sugar Grove Road (West Virginia Route 43), on the right when traveling west.
The Mt. Tabor Baptist Church was one of the earliest churches established in Monongalia County, VA. Revolutionary War Patriot Benjamin Wilson and his wife Eleanor donated an acre of land for the church and cemetery in 1803. The Works Progress . . . Map (db m186234) HM
116 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Newton Apple TreeA Legacy To Continue
On Willey Street at University Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Willey Street.
This apple tree (Malus domestica), Flower of Kent variety, is a direct descendant of the one that dropped that famous apple on Sir Isaac Newton, inspiring his theory of gravity. It grew from a sapling given to Senator John D. Rockefeller IV by . . . Map (db m175238) HM
117 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Norman Rossinow
Near Don Knotts Boulevard (U.S. 119) south of Waterfront Place, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Vice President Aon Corporation September 11, 2001 World Trade Center South Tower, 105th FloorMap (db m175829) WM
118 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Oglebay Hall1872 University Avenue
On College Avenue south of Maiden Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Oglebay Hall built in 1918 Has Been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m134305) HM
119 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Old Iron Works
On South Walnut Street (West Virginia Route 7) at Brockway Avenue (West Virginia Route 7), on the right when traveling west on South Walnut Street.
Iron furnaces were busy in Monongalia County at early date. At Rock Forge, Samuel Hanway started work, 1798, and on Cheat River, Samuel Jackson built a furnace. The latter plant, under the Ellicotts, worked 1200 men.Map (db m173065) HM
Paid Advertisement
120 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Old Stone House
On Chestnut Street. Reported permanently removed.
Oldest stone house in Monongalia County. By legend built by Jacob Nuze on original lot 25. Sold 1795 to tavern-keeper Henry Dering. Owned 1800 - 1813 by potters John Thompson and Jacob Foulk. Bought by Joseph Shackelford who operated a tanyard here . . . Map (db m64090) HM
121 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Old Stone House
On Chestnut Street south of Wall Street, on the right when traveling south.
Oldest stone house in Monongalia County. By legend built by Jacob Nuze on original lot 25. Sold 1795 to tavern-keeper Henry Dering. Owned 1800 - 1813 by potters John Thompson and Jacob Foulk. Bought by Joseph Shackelford who operated a tanyard here . . . Map (db m235205) HM
122 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Orville Eberly Plaza
Near Beechurst Avenue (U.S. 19) north of Hough Street, on the right when traveling north.
Honoring Orville Sebastian Eberly 1900-1983 Founder of The Eberly Foundation Uniontown, Pennsylvania Coal Industry Entrepreneur Geologist • Banker Community and Civic Leader Philanthropist Resident of Pennsylvania . . . Map (db m134279) HM
123 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Pastor Bennie and Laura Moran
On Greenbag Road (County Route 857) east of Glen Oaks Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In honor and appreciation of Pastor Bennie and Laura Moran founders of Faith Baptist Church July 9, 1967
"Well done thou good and faithful servants!"
Map (db m229638) HM
124 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Patrick Dunn
Near Don Knotts Boulevard (U.S. 119) south of Waterfront Place, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Commander, U.S. Navy September 11, 2001 PentagonMap (db m175854) WM
125 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism
Near University Avenue north of College Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Martin Hall, home of the Perley Isaac School of Journalism since 1953, was completed in 1870, three years after West Virginia University was chartered. The Reverend Alexander Martin, the University's first president, had an office in the building . . . Map (db m134292) HM
126 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Prehistoric GardenThe Underground Forests of West Virginia
Near Tyrone Road (County Route 75) 0.1 miles south of Quartz Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Over 300 milion years ago during the Carboniferous Period, the landscape of what is now West Virginia looked much different. During the Pennsylvanian sub-period (323.2-298.9) million years ago), vast forests of strange looking plants surrounded . . . Map (db m238305) HM
127 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Purinton House1505 University Avenue
On University Avenue north of Prospect Street, on the left when traveling north.
Purinton House Built in 1904 - 1905 Has Been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m156325) HM
128 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Remembering Veterans At Rest Here
Near Van Voorhis Road (West Virginia Route 705) at Elmer Prince Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Laurence L. Sherwood 2nd Lt • Donald Milton Gross SP3 • James Patrick Clevenger, Sgt(T) • Michael Boyd Keller, LTJG Lang Monument Est. 1874Map (db m197063) WM
129 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Remnants of the Past: The Dam and Outlet TowerInterpreting History
Near Tyrone Road (County Road 75) 0.1 miles south of Quartz Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The Main Dam Keeps Water In… The dam you are standing on held back the water flowing into the reservoir. The crews mostly used materials found on site during construction. To help ensure strength and impermeability of the core and prevent . . . Map (db m174249) HM
Paid Advertisement
130 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Rogers House
On Willey Street (U.S. 119) just west of Price Street, on the right when traveling south.
This property Rogers House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m171616) HM
131 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Sabraton Honor Roll
On Sabraton Avenue at Hillcrest Street, on the left when traveling south on Sabraton Avenue.
World War II List of names.Map (db m178050) WM
132 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Saint Francis De Sales Church
On Guthrie Lane, 0.2 miles north of Grafton Road (U.S. 119), on the right when traveling north.
On the third day of March 2002, on the feast of St. Casimir, the people of the new Catholic community of Saint Francis De Sales, Morgantown, West Virginia, gathered at this site along with their Bishop, Bernard W. Schmitt, to break ground for . . . Map (db m178653) HM
133 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Second Ward Elementary School1939
On White Avenue at Posten Avenue, on the right when traveling east on White Avenue.
Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States Harold L. Ickes Administrator of Public WorksMap (db m192901) HM
134 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Seneca Glass Company
On Beechurst Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) north of 7th Street when traveling north.
In 1891, a small group of glass-making artisans from Seneca County, Ohio, founded the Seneca Glass Company. For almost 100 years, Seneca Glass Company’s highly skilled craftspeople manufactured glassware and exquisitely etched lead crystal by hand, . . . Map (db m74624) HM
135 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Sergeant George A. Mitchell, Jr.
Near Don Knotts Boulevard (U.S. 119) 0.5 miles north of Callen Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
United States Army 3rd Infantry Division, 2nd Brigade Combat Team April 7, 2003 Baghdad, IraqMap (db m176418) WM
136 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Shane ChildersSalt Rock, WV
Near Don Knotts Boulevard (U.S. 119) 0.5 miles north of Callen Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
First Lieutenant United States Marine Corps March 21, 2003 - South Iraq America's first casualty in "Operation Iraqi Freedom.” Killed in firefight while securing an oil platform in the first hours of the war.Map (db m175966) HM WM
137 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — SSG Anissa Shero
Near Don Knotts Boulevard (U.S. 119) 0.5 miles north of Callen Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
United States Air Force June 12, 2002 Band E Sardeh Dam, Afghanistan Operation Enduring FreedomMap (db m176344) WM
138 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — SSG Gene A. Vance, Jr.
Near Don Knotts Boulevard (U.S. 119) 0.5 miles north of Callen Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
WV Army National Guard Special Forces May 19, 2001 Shkin, Afghanistan Operation Enduring FreedomMap (db m176666) WM
139 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Stalnaker Hall
On Maiden Lane, 0.1 miles east of College Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m164630) HM
Paid Advertisement
140 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Stewart Hall1500 University Avenue
On University Avenue north of Prospect Street, on the left when traveling south.
Stewart Hall (Old Library Building) Built in 1902 Has Been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m134307) HM
141 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — MO3 — Stewartstown
On Stewartstown Road (County Road 65) 0.2 miles east of Eden Church Road, on the right when traveling east.
William Stewart settled here in 1771. Northeast was Fort Dinwiddie. Pioneer minister John Corbley, whose wife and three children were killed in 1782 Indian raid on Garard's Fort, founded Forks of Cheat Baptist Church here in 1775.Map (db m189510) HM
142 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Stewartstown Honor Roll
On Stewartstown Road (County Route 65) 0.2 miles east of Eden Church Road, on the right when traveling east.
(Center Panel) World War II U.S. Army Robert Anderson • William Berkey • Gay Chipps • Richard Conn • William Cooper • Nick Corob • John Dolinar, III • Kenna Fields • John Frankenberry • William Frankenberry • Ralph . . . Map (db m189563) WM
143 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Strong Men and Horses Build the BasinInterpreting History
Near Tyrone Road (County Road 75) 0.1 miles south of Quartz Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Clearing the overgrowth from 28 acres for a reservoir here was a major undertaking in 1911. Men used hand saws and axes to cut and remove trees and surface growth. Teams of horses or oxen pulled away the debris and any usable timber. A small . . . Map (db m174012) HM
144 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Sugar Maple
Near Monongahela Boulevard (U.S. 19) 0.2 miles south of Evansdale Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Between 1939 and 1960, it was fashionable to designate official state trees. Legislators in several states, including West Virginia, selected the graceful and sturdy sugar maple (Acer saccharum) to represent their states. Sugar maple has many . . . Map (db m175436) HM
145 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — The Dining Hall
Near 4H Camp Road (County Route 76) 1 mile north of Goshen Road (County Route 77), on the left when traveling north.
A simple kitchen was the first building to be built on the Camp grounds in 1929 when the first camp was held. The Dining Hall, including the existing chimney, was built in 1931. A flagstone approach was added in 1938. Due to changing Health . . . Map (db m197168) HM
146 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — The Forks of Cheat Baptist Church
Near Stewartstown Road (County Route 65) at Forks of Cheat Forest Road, on the left when traveling east.
The Forks of Cheat Baptist Church, organized by the Rev. John Corbly on November 5, 1775 with 12 charter members, has the distinction of being the oldest church with continuous records west of the Alleghenies in what is now West Virginia. It . . . Map (db m229009) HM
147 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — The Ghost of a TrainFrom Rails to Trails
Near Don Knotts Boulevard (U.S. 119) south of Waterfront Place, on the right when traveling south.
The rail-trail you are standing on today exists not only because trains because trains rumbled through here in the past, but because this corridor may be needed for trains in the future. In 1983, the U.S. Congress amended the National Trails System . . . Map (db m134251) HM
148 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — The Hough-Hall Family
On Chestnut Ridge Road (West Virginia Route 705) at Pineview Drive, on the right when traveling west on Chestnut Ridge Road.
This property was home to the Hough-Hall Family for 90 years, until 2005. Most recent owners were Evelyn Hough-Hall, French M. Hall and Terry W. Hall.Map (db m188279) HM
149 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — The Monongalia General Hospital
On J.D. Anderson Drive north of Mon General Drive, on the left when traveling north.
The bronze used in this statue was from the original plaques commemorating donations in the former two divisions of the hospital. This statue is donated to the Citizens of Monongalia County by Jack and Anne Ryan of Ryan Advisors, Inc., . . . Map (db m175694) HM
Paid Advertisement
150 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — The Morgantown and Kingwood
On Garrett Street north of University Avenue (U.S. 119), on the left when traveling north.
After several abortive attempts to connect the "V" that the B&O cut through North Central West Virginia, the Morgantown and Kingwood Railroad (M&K) began construction in July 1899 under the direction of local resident George Sturgiss before being . . . Map (db m235290) HM
151 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — The Office
On 4H Camp Road (County Route 76) 1 mile north of Goshen Road (County Route 77), on the left when traveling north.
Zadock Morris, a Revolutionary War Veteran, established his residence at Doll's Run and by 1810 had constructed the cabin which now serves as The Office. Zadock and his wife Elizabeth transferred the property to their son Ezekial and wife Sarah in . . . Map (db m196358) HM
152 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — The Tibbs Run Reservoir: Then a Water Source, Now a Local TreasureInterpreting History
Near Tyrone Road (County Road 75) 0.1 miles south of Quartz Drive, on the right when traveling east.
In 1950, the City of Morgantown acquired the property associated with the existing water works, including the Tibbs Run Reservoir. Among the last additions at Tibbs Run was a small chemical and meter building built in 1961 (no longer visible). . . . Map (db m173906) HM
153 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — The Vance Mile
Near Wharf Street at Clay Street when traveling north.
Named for SSG Gene Vance Special Forces Soldier who perished in combat May 19, 2002, Shkin, Afghanistan Morgantown CyclistMap (db m235152) WM
154 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — To the Patriots of the American Revolution
On High Street south of Walnut Street (U.S. 119), on the right when traveling south.
To the patriots of the American Revolution who went from Monongalia County and to those who lie buried in the county this stone is placed as a loving tribute to their courage and valor by the Daughters of the American . . . Map (db m134270) WM
155 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Vance Farmhouse
On Mileground Road (U.S. 119) at Gorman Street, on the left when traveling north on Mileground Road.
. . . Map (db m164535) HM
156 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Veterans Buried Here
On Halleck Road (County Road 83) 0.2 miles east of Old Sawmill Road (County Road 76), on the right when traveling west.
Civil War David Austin • Harrison Austin • Charles Henry Duncan • Jacob Fredrick • B. F. M. Fletcher • Ezra Hartzell • Morgan B. Hale • Benjamin F. Kerns • Nathan Kerns • George N. King • John Mouser • David Nelson • Issac Phillips • . . . Map (db m223212) WM
157 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Veterans Memorial
On Hare Farm Lane east of Cheat Road, on the left when traveling east.
In honor of those who servedMap (db m134324) WM
158 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Veterans Memorial
Near Summers School Road (County Road 72) 0.2 miles west of Nicholson Loop (County Road 7/21), on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to the Memory of Those Who Served in the Armed Forces of the U.S. World War II GM2 Paul Maxon US Navy WWII 2008 • TECH 5 David J. Hilling 2011 World War II Pvt. Mike Uphold 1942 1944 • Pvt. Guy W. Young 1970 • . . . Map (db m173358) WM
159 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Veterans Memorial
On Canyon Road (County Road 67) east of Lakeside Drive, on the right when traveling west.
In honor and memory of all those who have served our Country from the Canyon Community and the surrounding area.Map (db m173527) WM
Paid Advertisement
160 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Veterans Memorial
On Monongahela Boulevard (U.S. 19) at Evansdale Drive, on the right when traveling north on Monongahela Boulevard.
Dedicated to our Armed Forces who served in "Operation Desert Storm" and in memory of Joseph P. Bongiorni III a West Virginia University student who was killed in the line of dutyMap (db m177470) WM
161 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Veterans Memorial
On Smithtown Road (County Route 73) 0.3 miles north of Joes Run Road (County Route 38), on the left when traveling north.
In memory of those who gave their lives and honoring all who served their country Clinton District Rt. 73Map (db m182823) WM
162 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Veterans Memorials
On College Avenue east of University Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
[Top left plaque:] Doris "Dorie" Miller First African American Hero of WWII In Recognition of Extraordinary Courage in Battle Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 [Bottom left . . . Map (db m170445) HM WM
163 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — VFW Post 548 Veterans Memorials
On Spruce Street at Willey Street, on the right when traveling north on Spruce Street.
In memory of the members of General Daniel Morgan Post No. 548 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.A. who gave their lives in service in World War II George C. Phillips • John J. Luteman • Clarence Prager • Barton W. Core • James W. . . . Map (db m14088) HM
164 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Vietnam Conflict Memorial
On High Street south of Walnut Street (U.S. 119), on the right when traveling south.
In honor of those citizens of Monongalia County who served our country with utmost dedication and bravery in the Vietnam Conflict Map (db m134274) WM
165 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Vietnam Memorial
On Wilson Avenue just west of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
In Honor of Morgantown High School students who lost their lives in Vietnam and all those who served. Thomas W. Bennett • Roger A. Bise • Major R. Dalton • Howard W. Jackson • David A. Kovac • Carroll B. Lilly • James E. Messenger . . . Map (db m189179) WM
166 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Vietnam Veterans MemorialMorgantown High School
On Wilson Avenue just west of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
Thomas William Bennett Class of 1965 April 7, 1947 - Feb 11, 1969 Army-CPL-E4 Congressional Medal of Honor John Price Pickett Class of 1964 Nov 13, 1948 - Oct 13, 1985 Marine Corps-2LT-01 Roger Allen Bise Class of 1962 . . . Map (db m188228) WM
167 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Vietnam Veterans MemorialMorgantown High School
On Wilson Avenue west of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
William Robert Ross, Jr. Class of 1961 July 25, 1943 - Jan 13, 1968 Army 1LT-02 Major Roy Dalton, Jr. Class of 1964 Feb 17, 1947 - Jan 2, 1967 Army SP4-E4 Ronald Duane Rowsey Class of 1967 Aug 4, 1949 - Jan 19, 1971 . . . Map (db m188229) WM
168 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Wagon Road
Near Monongahela Boulevard (U.S. 19) 0.2 miles south of Evansdale Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Traces of a nineteenth century wagon road may be seen behind this sign. This section of the road ran parallel to the location of the existing Service Road. Before the damming of the Monongahela River, low water levels frequently allowed . . . Map (db m175435) HM
169 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Waitman Thomas WilleyUnited States Senator
On Wagner Road south of Prairie Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m154558) HM
Paid Advertisement
170 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Walters House221 Willey Street
On Willey Street (U.S. 119) west of Spruce Street, on the right when traveling west.
Walters House Erected 1900-1901 National Historic Place National Register of Historic Places United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m134278) HM
171 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — West Virginia University
On Monongahela Boulevard (West Virginia Route 19) at Patterson Drive (West Virginia Route 705), on the right when traveling south on Monongahela Boulevard.
Founded by the Legislature on February 7, 1867 as the Agricultural College of West Virginia under terms of the Federal Land-Grant Act of 1862. On December 4, 1868, the name was changed to West Virginia University.Map (db m74626) HM
172 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — West Virginia University
On Grafton Road (U.S. 119) at Fawley Lane, on the right when traveling north on Grafton Road.
Founded by the Legislature on February 7, 1867, as the Agricultural College of West Virginia under terms of the Federal Land-Grant Act of 1862. On December 4, 1868, the name was changed to West Virginia University.Map (db m114316) HM
173 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — West Virginia University
Near University Avenue north of Hough Street, on the right when traveling north.
Through the hospitality of the Board of Governors, President & Faculty of the West Virginia University irreplaceable books and herbarium specimens belonging to The New York Botanical Garden were graciously given shelter in . . . Map (db m134317) HM
174 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — West Virginia University
On Rec Center Drive east of Morrill Way, on the right when traveling east.
. . . Map (db m245347) HM
175 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Who Wants Clean Water?Interpreting History
Near Tyrone Road (County Road 75) 0.1 miles south of Quartz Drive.
We all need water, but Morgantown area residents did not always have access to clean water. As you walk along the reservoir loop trail, you will learn about how this land played a very important role in providing clean water for Morgantown. . . . Map (db m174016) HM
176 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Willey House / Willey Amendment
On Wagner Road south of Prairie Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
(side 1) Willey House Built 1839-40, this example of Neo Classical architecture served as the home of prominent WV statehood leader and US Senator, Waitman T. Willey. Noted for being the first home in Morgantown to have running water, . . . Map (db m178017) HM
177 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Women's Centenary1891 - 1991 — Excellence through Equity —
Near University Avenue north of College Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
For the first 22 years, West Virginia University was an all-male institution. In 1889, 10 brave women enrolled as degree candidates. In 1891, one of these women, Hariet Eliza Lyon, graduated first in her class. One-hundred years . . . Map (db m134282) HM
178 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Woodburn Circle
Near University Avenue north of College Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Woodburn Circle, comprised of Martin Hall, Woodburn Hall, and Chitwood Hall, is the historic center of West Virginia University. The name Woodburn was selected by Reverend John R. Moore, principal of the Monongalia Academy and later . . . Map (db m164636) HM
179 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Woodburn Hall
Near University Avenue north of College Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The name Woodburn derives directly from Woodburn Female Seminary, which occupied this site before the university was established in 1867. Woodburn means grove of trees and it described the grove of beech trees which once covered the area. Completed . . . Map (db m164635) HM
Paid Advertisement
180 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — World War I Memorial
On High Street south of Walnut Street (U.S. 119), on the right when traveling south.
In honor of those men and women of Monongalia County who served our country during World War IMap (db m134268) WM
181 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — World War I Memorial
Near North High Street just north of Fife Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of the brothers of Mu Mu Chapter who lost their lives in the World War Lieut. Boaz B. Cox Medical Corps, died in France • Lieut. Roy E. Parrish 6th F.A., 1st Div., Killed in Action • Sgt. . . . Map (db m164681) WM
182 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — World War I Memorial
On High Street south of Walnut Street (U.S. 119), on the right when traveling south.
1917 - 1919 In memory of Monongalia Co., W. VA. Soldiers, Sailors and Marines who gave their lives in the World War. Anglin, Henry • Berry, Darwin • Core, Barton • Cox, Boaz Baxter • Davies, Ernest Clifford • Dewitt, Dayton . . . Map (db m223723) WM
183 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — World War II Memorial
On High Street south of Walnut Street (U.S. 119).
In memory of those who so bravely served our country During World War IIMap (db m134269) WM
184 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — World War II Memorial
Near North High Street north of Fife Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m164677) WM
185 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Zackwill Morgan
On Spruce Street (U.S. 119) just north of Walnut Street (West Virginia Route 7), on the right when traveling north.
Founder Of MorgantownMap (db m155584) HM
186 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Osage — Bunny HopRev & Eunice Phillips — 1940 - 1961 —
On Scotts Run Road (County Road 19/25) just south of Number Three Hill Road (County Road 19/26), on the left when traveling south.
Ernie Bartola built this structure that would become the Good Humor Inn. When Eunice and Reverend Philips rented it, she named it the Bunny Hop and it became a restaurant in front and dance hall in the back at night. Lucinda and Dennis Harris . . . Map (db m177649) HM
187 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Osage — Christopher No. 3 Mine Tragedy
On Scotts Run Road (County Road 19/25) north of Number Three Hill Road (County Road 19/26), on the right when traveling south.
On May 12, 1942 at 2:25pm, the Christopher No. 3 mine in Osage exploded, killing 56 miners. At the time of the explosion 130 miners were on duty. Rescue teams from other mines came from as far away as Kanawha County to help rescue men . . . Map (db m176272) HM
188 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Osage — Eleanor Roosevelt1933
On Scotts Run Road (County Road 19/25) at Number Three Hill Road (County Road 19/26), on the right when traveling south on Scotts Run Road.
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt visited Scott's Run in 1933 in the height of the Great Depression when FDR was creating the New Deal. She visited households without fanfare (including Lou Birurakis' mother) and even went into the mines. Upon seeing the . . . Map (db m176173) HM
189 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Osage — Music
On Scotts Run Road (County Road 19/25) just north of Number Three Hill Road (County Road 19/26), on the right when traveling north.
From the beginning of the coal boom and earlier, Scott's Run has had a music heritage. Entertainment was banjo, guitar and gospel music to soothe the soul. The FSA photographers of the 30s documented a moment in this time. Our own Al Anderson . . . Map (db m175871) HM
Paid Advertisement
190 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Osage — Osage Spot
On Scotts Run Road (County Road 19/25) just north of Number Three Hill Road (County Road 19/26), on the right when traveling north.
This building still shows some traces of the original look when it was a vital part of a thriving downtown Osage. You can see the yellow brick, pieces of the cloth awning, and hardware that held the Art Deco sign in the 30s and 40s. Citizens of . . . Map (db m177746) HM
191 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Osage — Scott's Run Railway Co.
On Scotts Run Road (County Road 19/25) just north of Number Three Hill Road (County Road 19/26) when traveling south.
Can you imagine a town where a train ran night down the middle of the street?
"In Osage, transportation consisted of busses that ran every fifteen minutes, horse and buggies, a few cars that drove on the sidewalks, and 1000 . . . Map (db m175842) HM
192 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Osage — They Counted
On Scotts Run Road (County Road 19/25) near Number Three Hill (County Road 19/26), on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of the 56 Miners who died in the Christopher Coal Number 3 Mine explosion in Osage, West Virginia at 2:25 PM, May 12, 1942. Darrell Adams • Roy Batton • Allen W. Baughman • Tony Belec • Thomas D. Brinegar, Sr • William J. . . . Map (db m179586) HM
193 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Pentress — Border Heroine
On Mason-Dixon Highway (West Virginia Route 7) at Buckeye Road (County Route 39) on Mason-Dixon Highway.
Frontier narratives record many hostilities between settlers and Native Americans. One account states Mrs. Bozarth, in a hand-to-hand fight, armed with axe only, killed three men during a 1779 attack on her cabin at the Dunkard Creek settlement.Map (db m1031) HM
194 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Pentress — Catawba War Path
On Buckeye Road (County Route 29) north of Mason-Dixon Highway (West Virginia Route 7), on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
Branch of Warrior Trail of the Great Catawba Indian War Path located here where Mason and Dixon Survey crossed Dunkard Creek for third time. Guide, Six Nations Indians’ chief, declared he “would not proceed one step further,” because hostile . . . Map (db m175212) HM
195 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Pursglove — Scott’s Run Veterans Memorial
On West Virginia Route 7 at #8 Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 7.
Scott’s Run Veterans Memorial ( left panel ) The Purseglove Community Honor Roll The following names were listed on the original program of the honor roll dedication of Sept. 16, 1945 ( 325 names are listed ) ( . . . Map (db m114686) WM
196 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Pursglove — Scotts Run / The First Shack
On West Virginia Route 7 east of #8 Hollow Road, on the left when traveling east.
Scotts Run By the 1930s 10,000 residents representing 28 nationalities and tied to the coal industry crowded the hillsides, victims of severe poverty brought on by a coal recession and Great Depression. "The Shack" and Scotts Run Settlement . . . Map (db m50473) HM
197 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Star City — Honor Roll Star City, W.Va.
On Frontier Street at University Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Frontier Street.
Honor Roll Star City, W.Va. In Honor Of Those Who Have Served and Are Serving In the Armed Forces of the United States of America World War II Anderson, Ralph R. · Anderson, David C. · Audia, Frank A. · Audia, Louis P. · Audia, Thomas . . . Map (db m114667) WM
198 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Star City — 4 — Immigrants in Star Cityca. 1890
Near Frontier Street at University Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Neighbors from Across the Pond Many immigrants that settled in Star City after 1907 came from Italy and Eastern European countries. According to the 1920 census, 802 residents were born in Italy, 106 were born in Czechoslovakia (now The . . . Map (db m200205) HM
199 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Star City — Jeffrey D. Straface1945 - 1968 — In memoriam —
On University Avenue (County Road 55) at North Parkview Avenue, on the right when traveling west on University Avenue.
Died for his countryMap (db m181403) WM
200 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Star City — John F. Kennedy Memorial ParkA Father's Love
On Frontier Street at University Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Frontier Street.
It was here in Star City that John F. Kennedy announced his intention to enter the West Virginia primary as a candidate for the Presidency of the United States. This decision was motivated by deep concerns within his party that a Roman Catholic . . . Map (db m114665) HM

226 entries matched your criteria. Entries 101 through 200 are listed above. ⊲ Previous 100The final 26 
 
 
CeraNet Cloud Computing sponsors the Historical Marker Database.
This website earns income from purchases you make after using our links to Amazon.com. We appreciate your support.
Paid Advertisement
Apr. 25, 2024