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

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

51. Wolfe's Fort Marker Between Wheeling, W. Va. and Washington, PA on U.S. Route 40

52. Washington Marker on U.S. Route 40 at Washington, PA.

53. Rice's Fort Marker Between Wheeling, W. Va. and Washington, PA on U.S. Route 40

54. Stone S Bridge Historic Marker Between Wheeling, W. Va. and Washington, PA on U.S. Route 40

Fairmont W.Va. military memorial. 'That Government By The People Shall Not Perish In Grateful Tribute To Those Sons And Daughters Of Marion County Who Serve The Cause Of Freedom.' The monument list those 'In Service 9266 and Died For Their Country 223.'

55. Memorial in Court House Square, Fairmont, W. Va.

56. Williamson Marker on U.S. 119 in Mingo County, W. Va.

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

Pruntytown: Settled by John and David Prunty about 1798.  It was county seat 1844 to 1878, Site of old Rector College, Birthplace of John Barton Payne, Secretary of Interior under Wilson, and head of the American Red Cross.

58. Pruntytown Marker on U. S. Route 50 at Pruntytown, W. Va.

Taylor County: Formed in 1844 from Marion, Harrison, and Barbour.  Named for John Taylor of Virginia.  This county was the home of Bailey Brown, the first Union soldier killed in War between the States.  He was shot, May 22, 1861, at Ferterman, now Grafton.

59. Taylor County Marker on U. S. Route 119, between Morgantown and Grafton, W. Va.

W. Va. Children's Home: Established in 1909 to give a home for orphans and for neglected children.  Children are kept here until 21 years old unless a home has been found for them.  Educational advantages and home training are offered.

60. W. Va. Children's Home Marker on U. S. Route 219 between Elkins and Montrose, W. Va.