Romney in Hampshire County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

John J. Cornwell House

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2022

1. John J. Cornwell House Marker

Inscription. This was the home of John J. Cornwell, 15th governor of W. Va. (1917-1921). The three story Greek Revival Four Square home was built by Governor Cornwell in 1914 and he lived there until his death in 1953.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 39° 20.461′ N, 78° 45.228′ W. Marker is in Romney, West Virginia, in Hampshire County. It is on East Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 E Main St, Romney WV 26757, 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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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Jackson's Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); To Our Hero Dead In World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); W. Va School for the Deaf and Blind (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town of Romney (about 500 feet away); Lieutenant John Blue (about 600 feet away); Grapeshot Among the Pines (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Romney.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Romney In The Civil War (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2022

2. John J. Cornwell House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 543 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.