Don Redman

Don Redman (HMLWP)

Location: Piedmont, WV 26750 Mineral County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 28.986', W 79° 2.83'

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Born in Piedmont on July 29, 1900. Began playing trumpet at age three; learned to play all wind instruments by age twelve. Graduated from Storer College in 1920. First great arranger in jazz; internationally known as "The Little Giant of Jazz." Had profound influence on the development and direction of jazz until his death in 1964.
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HM NumberHMLWP
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Year Placed2008
Placed ByThe West Virginia Transportation Enhancement Program and West Virginia Archives and History
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Date Added Monday, October 13th, 2014 at 12:33pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 667949 N 4372209
Decimal Degrees39.48310000, -79.04716667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 28.986', W 79° 2.83'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 28' 59.16" N, 79° 2' 49.80" W
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Area Code(s)304
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 4427 Ashfield St, Piedmont WV 26750, US
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