Point Pleasant in Mason County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
French Oak
West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs
Erected 1984 by West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Horticulture & Forestry • Railroads & Streetcars • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location. 38° 50.336′ N, 82° 8.433′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. It is on Main Street 0.1 miles south of 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Main St, Point Pleasant WV 25550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern 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 Viceroyalty of New France and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named French Oak (here, next to this marker); Liberty Tree (a few steps from this marker); The Magazine (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Charles Lewis (within shouting distance of this marker); Livia S. Poffenbarger (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mansion House (within shouting distance of this marker); 12 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Point Pleasant Battle / War of 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.
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