Kanawha County Historic Marker on U. S. Route 119 in West Virginia
Date:
1951
Description:
"Kanawha County--Authorized, 1788 and organized, 1789, from Montgomery and Greenbrier. Named for Kanawha River bearing name of Indian tribe. Salt making brought early settlers into this valley and from it grew vast modern chemical plants."
Renovations to Building for Future S.S. Kresge Company Store, Likely Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1927
Description:
Sign in front of building reads: "When alterations are complete S.S. Kresge Company will open 25 cent to 1 dollar store here. Watch for opening announcement."