Elkins in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Kump House / Herman Guy Kump
Photographed By Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
1. Kump House Side
Home of Gov. Herman Guy Kump. Built 1924-25, on site of Civil War-era Goddin Tavern. Designed by Clarence Harding of Washington, DC. Eleanor Roosevelt and other notables were guests during 1930s and '40s. Named to National Register in 1983.
Born in Hampshire Co., 1877; died 1962, in Elkins. As 19th Governor of WV, he led state out of Depression. State Road, Parks & Forest, County Unit School systems, and Dept. of Public Assistance all date from his administration, 1933-37.
Erected 1991 by West Virginia Department of Culture and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Eleanor Roosevelt, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.
Location. 38° 55.061′ N, 79° 50.575′ W. Marker is in Elkins, West Virginia, in Randolph County. Marker is at the intersection of South Randolph Street (U.S. 33) and 11th
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elkins (approx. 0.3 miles away); Randolph County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); “Lest We Forget That Peace Has a Price” (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Darden Mill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Working the Railyard (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Railroad Builds Elkins (approx. 0.7 miles away); War in West Virginia (approx. 0.7 miles away); H.W. Daniels Post No. 29 (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elkins.
Also see . . . Herman G. Kump. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 28, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
2. Herman Guy Kump Side
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 1936
3. Herman Guy Kump
as depicted in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph (Bluefield, WV), July 26, 1936.
Photographed By Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
4. The Kump House
Photographed By Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
5. Kump House / Herman Guy Kump Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,096 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on January 28, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5. submitted on October 14, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
