Salem in Harrison County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Industrial Home for Girls

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 31, 2021

1. Industrial Home for Girls Marker

Inscription. The West Virginia Industrial Home for Girls was established by act of the Legislature, February 18, 1897, for the rehabilitation of girls who need assistance in becoming useful citizens of the State. It was formally opened May 5, 1899.

Erected 1965 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is February 18, 1897.

Location. 39° 16.867′ N, 80° 34.551′ W. Marker is in Salem, West Virginia, in Harrison County. It is on Moore Street 0.1 miles south of West Main Street (Local Route 50/28), on the right when traveling south. It is between West Main Street and Industrial Boulevard. Industrial Boulevard is signed Long Run Road (County Route 38) because the roadway turns into Long Run Road as soon as it leaves the city limits. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Industrial Blvd, Salem WV 26426, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Little Kanawha Valley.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in

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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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Salem World War I Honor Roll (approx. 0.7 miles away); Salem Fork Pilot Watershed (approx. 0.7 miles away); World War II Honor Roll (approx. 0.7 miles away); Salem Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Melvin Mayfield (approx. 0.7 miles away); Salem (approx. 0.7 miles away); Fort New Salem (approx. 0.8 miles away); Salem at the Turn of the Century (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 31, 2021

2. Industrial Home for Girls Marker

Former Industrial Home for Girls image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 31, 2021

3. Former Industrial Home for Girls

This view is from Long Run Road. The facility is now the Salem Correctional Center.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.