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"Clay County--formed in 1858 from Braxton and Nicholas. Named for the great Kentuckian, Henry Clay, who was so popular in western Virginia that in 1820 a monument was erected to him for his part in bringing the National Road to Wheeling. A man on left is George Eddy."

1. Clay County Historic Marker on U. S. Route 119 in West Virginia

IDNO:: 030861
Title:: Clay County Historic Marker on U. S. Route 119 in West Virginia
Date:: 1951
Description:: "Clay County--formed in 1858 from Braxton and Nicholas. Named for the great Kentuckian, Henry Clay, who was so popular in western Virginia that in 1820 a monument was erected to him for his part in bringing the National Road to Wheeling. A man on left is George Eddy."

"Raymond Taylor, a Corn Club boy of Clay County selecting seed corn. He is here removing the tassels from poor stalk."

2. Corn Club Boy, Clay County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 053226
Title:: Corn Club Boy, Clay County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1913-1915
Description:: "Raymond Taylor, a Corn Club boy of Clay County selecting seed corn. He is here removing the tassels from poor stalk."

Plot measured, planted and cared for by Corn Club Member Raymond Taylor.

3. Corn Club Plot, Clay County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 053250
Title:: Corn Club Plot, Clay County, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: Plot measured, planted and cared for by Corn Club Member Raymond Taylor.