Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
State Capitol Annex
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 29, 2023
1. State Capitol Annex Marker
State Capitol Annex
built 1902
later home to the
Kanawha County Public Library
('26-'66)
& Morris Harvey College
('35-'47)
designed by architect
Harrison Albright
demolished 1967
Erected 2013 by Kanawha Valley Historical & Preservation Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 38° 20.965′ N, 81° 38.077′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. It is at the intersection of Quarrier Street and Hale Street, on the left when traveling north on Quarrier Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Lee Street East, Charleston WV 25301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern 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: Kanawha County Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); South Side Bridge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); State Capitol (about 600 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named State Capitol
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Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 29, 2023
2. State Capitol Annex Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 29, 2023
3. State Capitol Annex Remnant
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 241 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
