West Virginia College
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Opened on this site in 1865 by Free Will Baptists led by local resident Rev. F. J. Cather. Chartered by the legislature June 26, 1868. Rev. A. D. Williams became first president and served until 1870 when he resigned to become Supt. of Free Schools in W. Va. It functioned into the 1890's when reduced enrollments forced its closing.
Building served Flemington High School until razed in 1950's.
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Anna Jarvis' Birthplace
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Anna Jarvis was born here, 5-1-1864.
National Cemetery
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The first National Military Cemetery in West Virginia is located on Walnut Street in Grafton.
National Cemetery/Anna Jarvis
Grafton, WV
The only National Military Cemetery in West Virginia is located on Walnut Street in Grafton.
John Barton Payne
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To north stood birthplace of John Barton Payne (1855-1935), Secretary of the Interior in cabinet of President Woodrow Wilson.
Industrial School for Boys
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The West Virginia Industrial School for Boys was established in 1889 by an act of the Legislature and was formally opened July 21, 1891...