Maxon Sand

Historical marker location:

Alta, West Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of Midland Trail (West Virginia Route 60) and Delta Road 7 (Local Route 60/70), on the right when traveling east on Midland Trail.)

Marker installed: 1963

West Virginia is home to the Green Bank Telescope, the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope. It is operated by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and is located in the Allegheny Mountains.