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

915 Viand Street

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

1. 915 Viand Street Marker

Inscription. This is the former home of Judge George and Livia Simpson Poffenbarger, Mrs. Poffenbarger organized the Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter of the D.A.R. The chapter first met in this home in February 1901. Mrs. Poffenbarger is credited with getting the battle monument in the local park. She was owner and editor of a local paper, "The State Gazette", and is responsible for the recording of local and state history.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1901.

Location. 38° 50.899′ N, 82° 8.189′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. Marker is at the intersection of Viand Street and 10th Street, on the left 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Jesse Bennett (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. Francis Dutton (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Graves (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 906 Main Street (about 300 feet away); 1002 Main Street (about 300 feet away); 1003 Main Street

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(about 300 feet away); 902 Main Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

2. 915 Viand Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.