Courthouse Square, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:

008176

Title:

Courthouse Square, Morgantown, W. Va.

Date:

1960-1970

Description:

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.

Subjects:

Historical markers--West Virginia--Morgantown., Plazas--West Virginia--Morgantown., Cities--Morgantown--Buildings--Courthouse.

Personal Names:

Wade, Alexander L. (Alexander Luark), 1832-1904., White, I. C. (Israel Charles), 1848-1927., Willey, Waitman T. (Waitman Thomas), 1811-1900.

Geographic:

Courthouse Square (Morgantown, W. Va.)

Acquisition Source:

Morgantown Post

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView