Industrial Home For Girls
Inscription
The West Virginia Industrial Home for Girls was established by act of the Legislature, February 18, 1897, for the rehabilitation of girls who need assistance in becoming useful citizens of the State. It was formally opened May 5, 1899.
Location
AddressIndustrial Drive, south of Long Run Road (CR 38), Salem
CityClarksburg
CountyHarrison
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.285920, -80.352290
Sources
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