Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Stone & Thomas Department Store
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 5, 2023
1. Stone & Thomas Department Store Marker
The first Stone & Thomas Department store was originally called the "Bee Hive." The store opened its doors in Wheeling in 1847 on Market Street and would become West Virginia's largest independent retailer. The business was started by Jacob C. Thomas and Elijah J. Stone, prospering for well over 100 years. The chain was sold to the Elder-Beerman Stores in 1998.
Caption: Stone & Thomas Building, 1910
Photos provided by - Ohio County Public Library
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 40° 3.885′ N, 80° 43.446′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker is on Nailers Way south of 14th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bayha Bakery (here, next to this marker); Pocket Park (a few steps from this marker); Schmulbach Brewery (a few steps from this marker); Oglebay Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitol Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Riverside Iron Works Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 5, 2023
2. Stone & Thomas Department Store Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
