West Liberty in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
McColloch Hall
From 1932 to 1970, McColloch Hall contained West Liberty State College's library. It also housed an art department, home economics, and the first student union - The Center. Originally erected as a freestanding building, it was joined with Curtis Hall in 1961 to become the East Wing of Main Hall.
The building's name honored Milton McColloch, an 1893 graduate of the West Liberty Normal School, a descendant of a famous pioneer family and a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Ohio County.
This plaque is dedicated to the members of the McColloch family and their contributions to the College and the Ohio Valley.
Erected by West Liberty University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 40° 9.859′ N, 80° 36.096′ W. Marker is in West Liberty, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It is on University Drive 0.1 miles south of Van Meter Way, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 University Dr, West Liberty WV 26074, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Northern Panhandle. 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
