Arthurdale in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

The Great Hall

Photographed By Bradley Owen, March 26, 2021

1. The Great Hall Marker

Inscription. The Great Hall was used for Town Meetings, Social Events and Worship by the original Homesteaders. The idea for the hall was Eleanor Roosevelts and she supervised the construction. Material for the building came from the first church in Valley District. This church was located in an Oak Grove midway between Reedsville and Masontown. It was built circa 1857. The Hall was renovated in 1996.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Eleanor Roosevelt series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 39° 29.706′ N, 79° 48.937′ W. Marker is in Arthurdale, West Virginia, in Preston County. Marker can be reached from Q Road just south of A Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Q Rd, Arthurdale WV 26520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Community At Arthurdale (a few steps from this marker); The Community Center (a few steps from this marker); The Forge (within shouting distance of this marker); Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Service Station

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(within shouting distance of this marker); History of the Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Arthurdale (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arthurdale.

The Community Center (a.k.a. The Great Hall) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, March 26, 2021

2. The Community Center (a.k.a. The Great Hall)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on April 6, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.