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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDZK_dr-loomis-grave_Terra-Alta-WV.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDZI_terra-alta_Terra-Alta-WV.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDZH_hopemont-state-hospital_Terra-Alta-WV.html
Established in 1911 by an act of the Legislature as the State Tuberculosis Sanitarium. In 1921, name was changed to the Hopemont Sanitarium and to the Hopemont State Hospital for the chronically ill, aged, and infirm in 1965.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDQE_washingtons-camp_Terra-Alta-WV.html
In 1784 George Washington, Bushrod Washington, James Craik and his son made a horseback journey to inspect their western lands and investigate the feasibility of building a canal from the Potomac River to westward waters. On their return trip, the…