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

906 Main Street

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

1. 906 Main Street Marker

Inscription. This home was built in 1897 for Dr. Gutherie in 1913 it became the home of J. W. C. Heslop and Family. Mr. Heslop was the owner of the Point Pleasant Machine Works. This machine shop specialized in steamboat repair and the manufacture of all types of castings.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 38° 50.88′ N, 82° 8.247′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. It is on Main Street just north of 9th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 906 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: 903 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 902 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 915 Viand Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Jesse Bennett (about 300 feet away); Pioneer Cemetery (about 300 feet away); 1002 Main Street (about 300 feet away); 1003 Main Street (about 300 feet away); Early Graves (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.

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Photographed by Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

2. 906 Main Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 511 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.