The courtyard square with a fountain and trees. A historic monument dedicated to Waitman Willey, Alexander I. Wade, and Dr. I.C. White, three prominent men who made prominent gifts to the world. Mr. Willey helped set up the state of West Virginia. Mr. Wade demonstrated a system for graded schools. And Mr. White was a leader in the field of geology.
Historic Marker for the Site of Fort Kerns 1774, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Young boy with a rifle poses next to the marker. The marker, located at 305 Dewey Street, Morgantown, reads: 'This tablet marks the site of Fort Kerns erected at the beginning of Dunmore's War, 1774. Placed by the Elizabeth Ludington Hagans Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, 1927.
Historic Marker Designating the Location of the Morgan Stockade Fort 1772, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
The sign reads 'Location of the Morgan Stockade Fort 1772 Morgantown was founded from this site by Col. Zackwell Morgan in 1785 this Flagstaff erected by The Monongalia Historical Society'.
Dedication of Marker At Site of Fort Kerns, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1927/10/14
Description:
Standing L to R: Mrs. R. H. Edmondson, Mrs. George C. Baker, Thornton Kerns (holding Michael Kerns' boardax), Dr. W. C. Kelly, Mrs. W. E. Price, Mrs. John L. Johnston, in front children of Charles O. Koontz, descendants of Micheal Kerns.' The marker is located at 305 Dewey Street in Morgantown.
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."
