Ceredo - Founded in 1857 by Eli Thayer of Massachusetts, an Abolition leader, in his plan to create sentiment against slavery in western states. Kenova - named for the meeting place of three states, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. — — Map (db m35202) HM
Ceredo Early History
Founded in 1857 by Massachusetts congressman Eli Thayer, Ceredo was the Nation's only attempt to form an abolitionist community in the old South. As a pre-War industrial town Ceredo was beginning to thrive, but with . . . — — Map (db m291707) HM
Welcome to Dreamland Pool. Dreamland Pool was first opened in 1926, and the original construction included
a three story pavilion. The top floor of the pavilion included a dance floor, where
many notable Big Bands played through the 1930s and . . . — — Map (db m126082) HM
This Church was started by a devout band of New - Englanders who came to Ceredo in the 1850's.
This historic Church building was dedicated June 27, 1886. We stand for the freedom to worship God by the dictates of our own conscience. . . . — — Map (db m286950) HM
On Nov. 14, 1970, 75 people died in the worst sports related air tragedy in U.S. history, when a Southern Airways DC-9 crashed into the hillside nearby. The victims included 36 Marshall University football players, 9 coaches and administrators, . . . — — Map (db m73743) HM
Remains of Dr. Cary Henry Hampton (1754-1840), his son, Dr. Anthony G. Hampton, and daughter-in-law Susannah, are buried in Maple Hill Cemetery. The elder Hampton was born in Buckland, VA, the son of a French and Indian War veteran. In the American . . . — — Map (db m175170) HM
Located one and a half mile
south on Spring Valley Drive.
Established, 1932, for the care
and rehabilitation of American
war veterans. A one hundred
eighty bed General Medical
and Surgical Hospital with dental and outpatient treatment. — — Map (db m126064) HM
Former Site of
Ceredo-Kenova High School
Dedicated June 13, 2021 to the memory of Coaches Carl Ward and Dale Craycraft, this wall contains pieces from Ceredo-Kenova High School, Ceredo Grade School, and Kenova High School. . . . — — Map (db m286876) HM
Wayne County.
Formed in 1842 from Cabell.
Named for General Anthony
Wayne, whose victory over
the Native Americans in 1794
at Fallen Timbers broke the
Western Confederacy and
removed the threat of further
attacks into western . . . — — Map (db m126062) HM
On January 1, 1964 two parcels of land (14.2 acres) located at the confluence of the Ohio and Big Sandy Rivers were leased by the United States of America to the City of Kenova for public park and recreational purposes. Kenova named the property . . . — — Map (db m286738) HM
West Virginia. “The Mountain State” — western
part of the Commonwealth of
Virginia until June 20, 1863.
Settled by the Germans and
Scotch Irish. It became a line
of defense between the English
and French during the . . . — — Map (db m126080) HM
