Clarence W. Meadows
Inscription
Born February 11, 1904, in Beckley, Meadows, a lawyer, entered public service in 1930. He served as state delegate, county prosecutor, and WV Attorney General before becoming a judge of the 10th Circuit in 1942. As governor (1945-49), he oversaw passage of a road bond, increased teacher pay, and called for new state office pace.
Died September 12, 1961, in VA; buried in Beckley.
Location
AddressEast Beckley Bypass, Beckley
CityBeckley
CountyRaleigh
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.812900, -81.276650
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