Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Purinton House
1505 University Avenue
Built in 1904 - 1905
Has Been Placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
Erected by Laurel Chapter of Mortar Board, Class of 1990.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 39° 38.065′ N, 79° 57.298′ W. Marker is in Morgantown, West Virginia, in Monongalia County. Marker is on University Avenue north of Prospect Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1505 University Ave, Morgantown WV 26505, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lenna Lowe Yost (within shouting distance of this marker); Stewart Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Moore Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); West Virginia University (within shouting distance of this marker); Newton Apple Tree (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Martin Hall (about 400 feet away); Orville Eberly Plaza (about 500 feet away); Bell of the Armored Cruiser U.S.S. West Virginia (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgantown.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on September 16, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.