Grafton in Taylor County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
B&O Railroad
Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O), and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 39° 20.413′ N, 80° 0.995′ W. Marker is in Grafton, West Virginia, in Taylor County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 119) and Barrett Street (County Route 9), on the left when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grafton WV 26354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elks Lodge No. 308 (within shouting distance of this marker); Willard Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); B&O Station (about 400 feet away); Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Grafton (about 600 feet away); Cohen Building (about 800 feet away); St. Augustine Catholic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gough Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grafton.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 3. submitted on November 24, 2023. 4. submitted on June 21, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.