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

Food Cellar

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 27, 2021

1. Food Cellar Marker

Inscription. The food cellar served as a combination refrigerator and extended pantry. Because most families grew most of their own food, they needed a large storage area.
Meats and fruits, vegetables and other harvested foods were canned, pickled, or dried and stored in the food cellar for use during the winter months. The stone walls and the roof, which was insulated with sawdust, kept the cellar cool enough to store apples, potatoes, sauerkraut, and similar foods.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 38° 47.569′ N, 80° 33.675′ W. Marker is in Napier, West Virginia, in Braxton County. Marker is on Millstone Run Road. Located on the grounds of the Bulltown Historic Area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 799 Millstone Run Rd, Napier WV 26631, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Coal-and-Wood House (here, next to this marker); Cunningham House (a few steps from this marker); Spring House (a few steps from this marker); Cunningham Farmstead (a few steps from this marker); McCauley Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Bulltown (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Bulltown / Bulltown Battle (within shouting distance of this marker); Skirmish at Salt Lick Bridge (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Napier.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 27, 2021

2. Food Cellar Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.