Historical Marker

Ceredo-Kenova

Kenova, US 60, 0.1 miles east of Kentucky bridge · Kenova · Wayne

Inscription

Ceredo -- Founded in 1857 by Eli Thayer of Massachusetts, an Abolition leader, in his plan to create sentiment against slavery in western states. Kenova -- Named for the meeting place of three states, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia.

Location

AddressKenova, US 60, 0.1 miles east of Kentucky bridge

CityKenova

CountyWayne

StateWest Virginia

Coordinates38.165290, -82.413170

Sources

West Virginia Archives and History, Highway Historical Marker Program

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