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

Community At Arthurdale

Photographed By Bradley Owen, March 26, 2021

1. Community At Arthurdale Marker

Inscription.

"We felt like one big family, willing to help someone with their troubles. Nobody had too much; we were all striving for the same thing." - Lova McNair

Because Arthurdale depended on the homesteaders working together to build and sustain it, community pride was crucial to the success of the project. The schools, numerous clubs for men and women, sports teams, choir, fire committee, and other organizations brought the community together and built a collective spirit. Events such as music festivals, dinners, and dances provided welcome breaks from their work.

[Captions:]
Eleanor Roosevelt enjoys the Virginia Reel at one of Arthurdale's dances.
Photo credit: West Virginia and Regional History Collection, WVU Libraries

The Arthurdale band poses for a picture in 1938.
Photo credit: West Virginia and Regional History Collection, WVU Libraries.

Erected 2014 by West Virginia University.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Eleanor Roosevelt series list.

Location. 39° 29.703′ N, 79° 48.93′ W. Marker is in Arthurdale, West

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Virginia, in Preston County. Marker is at the intersection of Q Road and A Road, on the right when traveling south on Q Road. The marker is in front of the Arthurdale Historic District Visitor's Center. 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. The Great Hall (a few steps from this marker); The Forge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Community Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Service Station (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.

Also see . . . Arthurdale Heritage Inc. Revisit the 1930s at the Arthurdale Historic District. (Submitted on April 6, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.)

Photographed By Bradley Owen, March 26, 2021

2. Community At Arthurdale Marker

Community Center/Visitor's Center Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, March 26, 2021

3. Community Center/Visitor's Center Building

Banner At The Arthurdale Historic District Visitor's Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, March 26, 2021

4. Banner At The Arthurdale Historic District Visitor's Center

National Register Of Historic Places Plaque For The Historic District image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, March 26, 2021

5. National Register Of Historic Places Plaque For The Historic District

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 6, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.