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

313 Main Street

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

1. 313 Main Street Marker

Inscription. G.W.M. Hoff built a frame opera house in 1884. In 1886 he erected a brick opera house which three years later was destroyed by fire. In 1889 he rebuilt the brick structure containing an up to date opera house with a seating capacity of 800. It also housed the mayor’s office, businesses and residence flats.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 38° 50.534′ N, 82° 8.332′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. It is on Main Street south of 4th Street, on the left when traveling south. 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: Point Pleasant River Museum (here, next to this marker); 330 Main Street (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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.

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

2. 313 Main Street Marker

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

3. 313 Main Street

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 552 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.