Parkersburg in Wood County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Wetherell's Jewelers Clock

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

1. Wetherell's Jewelers Clock Marker

Inscription. This clock is an 1865 street clock which was originally located in the 300 block of Market Street just yards from the current location. The clock was originally in front of the G.E. Smith Jewelers and was later moved to 7th and Market Streets before finally being placed at Wetherell's Jewelers in the 800 block of Market. In 2006 as Wetherell's was planning to close, the clock was purchased by the city of Parkersburg and moved to its current location.

Erected 2006 by Mayor Robert D. Newell; City Council Members.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 39° 15.87′ N, 81° 33.766′ W. Marker is in Parkersburg, West Virginia, in Wood County. It is at the intersection of Market Street and 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Court Square, Parkersburg WV 26101, 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 Northern 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: West Virginia's First Governor / Parkersburg Governors (a few steps from this marker); The Strength of Stone (a few steps from this marker); 9-11-2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood County 911 Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Wood County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Blennerhassett Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Creating West Virginia (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parkersburg.

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

2. Wetherell's Jewelers Clock Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

3. Wetherell's Jewelers Clock Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

4. Wetherell's Jewelers Clock Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

5. Wetherell's Jewelers Clock Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 480 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.