November 28, 1969

An Earth Satellite Station, one of only four in the country, went into operation at Etam, Preston County

An Earth Satellite Station, one of only four in the country, went into operation at Etam, Preston County to transmit telephone calls from around the world.

Research status

This entry has been checked against its named source.

The timeline wording accurately reflects the source listed below. This status does not necessarily mean the event has been independently corroborated against additional records.

How verification works

Sources and further reading

Where this entry comes from

West Virginia Archives and History, West Virginia Memory Timeline

WV Memory Timeline search: Preston

Keep exploring

Help strengthen this entry

Have a correction, source, or local detail?

Share what you know. The contribution form will automatically include this entry’s title and reference.

Contribute information