Historical Marker

Elkins

Randolph and High streets, courthouse square, Elkins · Elkins · Randolph

Inscription

Named for Senator Stephen B. Elkins. Home of Senator Henry G. Davis. Headquarters for the Monongahela National Forest. Near site of Friend's Fort, built 1772. Old Seneca Indian Trail crosses the campus of Davis and Elkins College.

Location

AddressRandolph and High streets, courthouse square, Elkins

CityElkins

CountyRandolph

StateWest Virginia

Coordinates38.922571, -79.842979

Sources

West Virginia Archives and History, Highway Historical Marker Program

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