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

Wayne County Courthouse

1842

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 22, 2022

1. Wayne County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. The current Wayne County Courthouse is the fifth building to serve that function. The first log courthouse was built on the present courthouse site in 1842. It was replaced by a brick building in the 1850s which lasted until it dilapidated in the 1880s. A larger building replaced it in the early 1890s and lasted just a few years before it burned. The courthouse pictured here was completed in 1897 and lasted until it too was destroyed by fire in 1921. The present courthouse was completed in 1924 and has been enlarged multiple times.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 38° 13.276′ N, 82° 26.557′ W. Marker is in Wayne, West Virginia, in Wayne County. Marker is on Hendricks Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 707 Hendricks St, Wayne WV 25570, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Milton J. Ferguson (within shouting distance of this marker); Hendricks Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Wayne Was Home to Two Confederate Colonels (within shouting distance of this marker); Cool Hand Luke (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Wayne (within shouting distance of this marker); Amanda Smith (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wayne County Veteran's Association, Inc. Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wayne.

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 22, 2022

2. Wayne County Courthouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 38 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.