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Black plaque № 46544

Marion, KY, United States

F. Julius Fohs (1884-1965). F. Julius Fohs was born in N.Y. but moved to Marion, Ky. in 1890. He graduated from Marion High School. Managed fluorspar mining operation, 1900-1904; served as assistant state geologist for Ky., 1905-12. Received honorary Doctor of Science degree from the Israel Institut

e of Technology for his assistance in the development of mineral resources, 1957. (Reverse) Fohs Hall - Julius Fohs had structure built and gave it to people of Marion, 1926. Located on lot where Fohs

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