Point Pleasant in Mason County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

The Mansion House

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021

1. The Mansion House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1796 by Walter Newman as a tavern, it is currently a museum. This was the first hewn log house in the county and was used as an inn, residence, and a place of public entertainment. Because of its then splendid proportions, it was called the "Mansion House", it is a part of the state park system and home of the Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter D.A.R.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 38° 50.354′ N, 82° 8.42′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. It is on Main Street just south of 1st Street, on the right when traveling south. 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: Point Pleasant Battle / War of 1812 (here, next to this marker); Livia S. Poffenbarger (here, next to this marker); 12 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); Liberty Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Point Pleasant (within shouting distance of this marker); French Oak

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named French Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Ann Bailey (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021

2. The Mansion House Marker

The Mansion House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 29, 2023

3. The Mansion House

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 684 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on September 3, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.