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

Corner of Sixth and Viand Street

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

1. Corner of Sixth and Viand Street Marker

Inscription. This site was at one time the muster ground for the state militia and the soldiers of the Civil War. On January 26, 1891, the doors of Central School opened to all white children living in town. Due to increased enrollment, a cement block building was built around 1907 to house the high school students. This building still stands behind the present library. The iron fence and school bell are all that remain of the once crowded schoolyard.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is January 26, 1891.

Location. 38° 50.651′ N, 82° 8.226′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. It is at the intersection of Viand Street (West Virginia Route 2 Spur) and 6th Street ( Route 62), on the right when traveling north on Viand Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Mason County Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); Gold Star Mothers (a few steps from this marker); Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial (a few steps from this marker); George Rogers Clark (a few steps from this marker); Mason County Jail Explosion Memorial (within shouting distance

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of this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 502 Viand Street (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (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. Corner of Sixth and Viand Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 214 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.

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