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

The Strength of Stone

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

1. The Strength of Stone Marker

Inscription. The piece of hand cut or "chiseled” stone before you is an original piece from the City of Parkersburg's first city building. The Burea, or Ohio Valley Sandstone was chosen for it's great strength and workability. Construction at 5th and Market Streets began in 1895 and was completed 1897. Parkersburg's first city building stood for 83 years and despite considerable opposition, was demolished in September of 1980.

Commemorated by Mayor Robert D. Newell, July 4, 2009

Erected 2009 by Mayor Robert D. Newell.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 2009.

Location. 39° 15.866′ N, 81° 33.75′ W. Marker is in Parkersburg, West Virginia, in Wood County. It is on 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: 9-11-2001 (a few steps from this marker); Wetherell's Jewelers Clock (a few steps from this marker); West Virginia's First Governor / Parkersburg Governors (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood County 911 Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Wood County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Blennerhassett Hotel (about 300 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. The Strength of Stone Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

3. The Strength of Stone Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.