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Keyser in Mineral County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
 

Taylor Home

Keyser Historical Walking Trail

 
 
Taylor Home Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022
1. Taylor Home Marker
Inscription. Built in 1852, occupies the site at the end of Hughes Street on Willow Avenue. Original four room log structure, home of Tannery Superintendent, has modern additions.
 
Erected by The City of Keyser, West Virginia. (Marker Number 3.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia, The City of Keyser series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
 
Location. 39° 26.204′ N, 78° 58.554′ W. Marker is in Keyser, West Virginia, in Mineral County. It is at the intersection of Hughes Street and Water Street, on the right when traveling south on Hughes Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 Willow Ave, Keyser WV 26726, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, 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
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the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tannery and Shoe Factory (here, next to this marker); Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church & Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln School (about 600 feet away); Janes Church (about 700 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away); Keyser / Averell’s Raid (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historical Marker near Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Armstrong Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keyser.
 
Taylor Home Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022
2. Taylor Home Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Jul. 25, 2026