Point Pleasant in Mason County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

330 Main Street

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2018

1. 330 Main Street Marker

Inscription. R. S. Bickel had this building constructed around 1875. The Merchants National Bank occupied this structure, along with Point Club rooms, until it moved across the street to the newly constructed Spencer Hotel building. The Odd Fellows acquired the building around 1900.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 38° 50.543′ N, 82° 8.329′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and 4th Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Point Pleasant WV 25550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France

and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 313 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); Point Pleasant River Museum (a few steps from this marker); Mason County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); “Legend of the Mothman” (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Lowe Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Point Pleasant (within shouting distance of this marker); “Border Grays” (within shouting distance of this marker); Point Pleasant (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.

Regarding 330 Main Street.

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The Spencer Hotel is now the Lowe Hotel.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2018

2. 330 Main Street Marker

It is on the brick post between the shop windows.

330 Main Street Building at 4th and Main image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2018

3. 330 Main Street Building at 4th and Main

Main Street heads south in the distance. The Mothman statue on 4th Street is out of frame beyond the clock on the left. The Lowe Hotel is behind the photographer.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 412 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.