Weston in Lewis County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Weston Hospital
Main Building
National Historic Landmark
This building possesses national significance
in collaborating the history of the
United States of America
1990
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.
Location. 39° 2.296′ N, 80° 28.27′ W. Marker is in Weston, West Virginia, in Lewis County. It is on Asylum Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 71 Asylum Dr, Weston WV 26452, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Harriet B. Jones (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (about 400 feet away); Welcome To Historic Downtown Weston (about 800 feet away); Weston State Hospital (about 800 feet away); West Virginia & Pittsburg Railroad Depot - Hales Emporium (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Second Street Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Shirtman (approx. 0.2 miles away); Staunton And Parkersburg Turnpike (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weston.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.


