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"Old Iron Works--Iron furnaces were busy in Monongalia County at early date. At Rock Forge, Samuel Hanway started work, 1798, and on Cheat River, Samuel Jackson built a furnace. The latter plant, under the Ellicotts, worked 1200 men."

1. Old Iron Works Historic Marker near the Walnut Street Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 030874
Title:: Old Iron Works Historic Marker near the Walnut Street Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1951
Description:: "Old Iron Works--Iron furnaces were busy in Monongalia County at early date. At Rock Forge, Samuel Hanway started work, 1798, and on Cheat River, Samuel Jackson built a furnace. The latter plant, under the Ellicotts, worked 1200 men."

Located on Grumbein Island near Commencement Hall in 1951.

2. West Virginia University Historical Marker on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 030996
Title:: West Virginia University Historical Marker on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1951
Description:: Located on Grumbein Island near Commencement Hall in 1951.

3. Willey-Wade-White Historical Marker on Court House Square, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 030998
Title:: Willey-Wade-White Historical Marker on Court House Square, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1951

4. First Pottery Marker Near the Walnut Street Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 031000
Title:: First Pottery Marker Near the Walnut Street Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1951

5. Morgantown Marker on Court House Square, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 031126
Title:: Morgantown Marker on Court House Square, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1951