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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJU_bramwell_Bramwell-WV.html
Called "Home of the Millionaires" when town's fourteen represented the greatest per capita concentration in the U.S. Incorporated in 1889, Bramwell was the business and residential community for Pocahontas coalfield owners and operators such as J.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJ4_lewis-camp_Iaeger-WV.html
Here Major (later General) Andrew Lewis camped, February 26, 1756, with Virginia troops on way to attack Indians who had been raiding the settlements. Bitter cold and food shortage brought disaster to the expedition.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIY_world-war-i-memorial_Welch-WV.html
This structure, dedicated on February 11, 1928, was first building in U.S. built to honor African Americans for their military service during World War I. This Classical-style building, designed by Welch architect Hassel T. Hicks, was erected with…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIX_elizabeth-simpson-drewry_Northfork-WV.html
First black woman elected to West Virginia legislature, 1950; retied in 1964. Leading advocate for labor and education; in 1955 she sponsored bill to allow women to serve on juries. Born 22 September 1893, she began teaching in 1910. Drewry served…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIW_elizabeth-kee_Bluefield-WV.html
The first woman elected to Congress from West Virginia. Born as Maude Etta Simpkins on June 7, 1895, she married Bluefield lawyer John Kee, who served in congress, 1932-1951. Employed 18 years as his secretary; elected to complete his term in 1951…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHX_west-virginia-virginia_Charles-Town-WV.html
South Facing Side: West Virginia (Jefferson County). "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 d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGZ_the-bower_Kearneysville-WV.html
Three miles west, on Opequon Creek, lived General Adam Stephen, 1754-1772. Original tract, with hunting lodge, was bought in 1750. The present mansion was built by Adam Stephen Dandridge, his grandson, in 1805.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGY_jefferson-county-courthouse_Charles-Town-WV.html
In this courthouse, John Brown, the abolitionist, was tried and found guilty of treason, conspiracy and murder. He was hanged four blocks from here on December 2, 1859. · Visitors are Welcome.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEM_charles-town_Charles-Town-WV.html
Founded in 1786 by Charles Washington, brother of the President. Here John Brown was tried and convicted of treason. Home of W. L. Wilson, Postmaster General, 1896, who here started the first rural free delivery in America.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBU_hoye-crest_Eglon-WV.html
Highest point in Maryland: Backbone Mountain, Garrett County, 3360 feet above sea level. Named for Captain Charles E. Hoye, founder of the Garrett County Historical Society. Dedicated September 1, 1952.