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

803 Main Street

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

1. 803 Main Street Marker

Inscription. This was the home of G.P. Gardner. Mr. Gardner served during the Civil War as a member of the First West Virginia Artillery. He was the owner of a local dock and sawmill. Gardner held the offices of Road Supervisor, School Commissioner, County Assessor, and, in 1892, was elected Sheriff of Mason County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 38° 50.808′ N, 82° 8.272′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. It is on Main Street just north of 8th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 803 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: 711 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 708 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 707 Main Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 704 Main Street (about 300 feet away); 902 Main Street (about 400 feet away); 903 Main Street (about 400 feet away); Seventh Street (about 400 feet away); 906 Main Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.

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

2. 803 Main Street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 273 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.