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To the east was the home of Claude Markle (1882-1962), a noted road builder in Clay, Webster, Boone, and Kanawha in the early 20th century. His projects included the Maysel intersection of US 119, 36, and 4, Clay Jct. Route 16, and Widen ridge, as well as bridges, tunnels, and culverts. He also worked on the Alaskan Railroad, Hoover Dam, and a road in Death Valley, NV. Markle served seven years on the Clay County Court, including a term as president, and he was a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner.
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