Blennerhassett Island in Wood County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Site of Tenant House and Broom Factory

— Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park —

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 11, 2021

1. Site of Tenant House and Broom Factory Marker

Inscription. One of the farmhouses stood on this site (torn down in 1979). Around the 1880s it was used as a broom factory. The broomcorn straw, which went into the making of these brooms, was grown on the island.

Erected by Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 39° 16.285′ N, 81° 36.086′ W. Marker is on Blennerhassett Island, West Virginia, in Wood County. Marker can be reached by sternwheeler riverboat passenger ferry ($12 round trip) from Point Park on 2nd Street in Parkersburg between May 1st and early October. Ferry departs on the hour from 10 AM to 5 PM. Last ferry departs the island at 5:30 PM. Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is closed Mondays (except Memorial Day and Labor Day), Tuesdays in September and October, and for the winter after the last weekend in October until the first weekend in May. You should call ahead to verify this information at +1-304-420-4800 or 1-800-CALL-WVA. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Parkersburg WV 26101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blennerhassett Kitchen Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Famous Persons Who Traveled by Blennerhassett Island

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Flower Bed (within shouting distance of this marker); Blennerhassett Wash House (within shouting distance of this marker); Blennerhassett’s Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Arbors (within shouting distance of this marker); Blennerhassett Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Pleasure Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blennerhassett Island.

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Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 11, 2021

2. Site of Tenant House and Broom Factory

The foundation ruins are behind the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.