Romney in Hampshire County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
W.VA.'s Oldest Public Office Building
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 28, 2020
1. W.VA.'s Oldest Public Office Building Marker
Fairfax issued George Wilson a patent for this property in 1763. After Wilson's death, the property passed to his son-in-law Andrew Woodrow, the first clerk of the court of Hampshire Co. after the creation of the U.S. Woodrow then built the front structure circa 1788 in 18th century Williamsburg style with wide hallways and stairs, stately paneling, molding, and ornate fireplace mantles.
This property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.
Location. 39° 20.474′ N, 78° 45.45′ W. Marker is in Romney, West Virginia, in Hampshire County. It is on West Gravel Lane just west of South High Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Romney WV 26757, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Romney's Oldest House (here, next to this marker); Taggart-Hall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Romney in Union Hands (within shouting distance of this marker); Literary Hall (about 400 feet away); Romney in 18611865 / Stonewall Jackson (about 400 feet away); Hampshire County Courthouse
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Literary Hall (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 28, 2020
2. W.VA.'s Oldest Public Office Building Marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 28, 2020
3. Additional plaque on the building
Mytinger House
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 366 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
