Weston in Lewis County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Staunton And Parkersburg Turnpike
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 22, 2022
1. Staunton And Parkersburg Turnpike Marker
First Bridge of wood on stone piers built 1829
Second bridge wood and covered built 1847
Third bridge iron built 1890
Fourth bridge concrete built 1922
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 39° 2.326′ N, 80° 28.094′ W. Marker is in Weston, West Virginia, in Lewis County. It is on North River Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 N River Ave, 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: The Second Street Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Lewis County World War Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Welcome To Historic Downtown Weston (within shouting distance of this marker); West Virginia & Pittsburg Railroad Depot - Hales Emporium (within shouting distance of this marker); Weston State Hospital (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Edmiston-Ralston Building (about 300 feet away); Fairland Nickelodeon And Bank Alley (about 400 feet away); Tierney-Farnsworth Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weston.
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Photographed by Craig Doda, July 22, 2022
2. Staunton And Parkersburg Turnpike Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 22, 2022
3. Staunton And Parkersburg Turnpike Marker
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 235 times since then and 16 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.
