Grantsville in Calhoun County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Grantsville
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 30, 2021
1. Grantsville Marker
Town was laid out in 1866
on farm of Simon P. Stump
and named for Gen. Grant.
Became permanent county
seat of Calhoun in 1869,
after 13 years of moving
county seat from place to
place. Incorporated 1896.Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 38° 55.42′ N, 81° 5.737′ W. Marker is in Grantsville, West Virginia, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (West Virginia Route 5) and Court Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 363 Main St, Grantsville WV 26147, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. In Memoriam CSM Clovis Drexell Ice (a few steps from this marker); Calhoun County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Stump Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Honoring E. Dean Starcher (approx. 3.7 miles away); First County Court
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 30, 2021
2. Grantsville Marker at the Calhoun County Court House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
