Franklin in Pendleton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

William McCoy House

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 17, 2023

1. William McCoy House Marker

Inscription.
Greek Revival home built in 1848 for William McCoy, who was a deputy sheriff, justice of the peace, and delegate to the VA Assembly from 1835 to 1839. During the Civil War, Union troops ran a telegraph line from Moorefield to Franklin and housed their communication center in the McCoy house. Added to the National Register in 1982, it has served as town office and library.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 38° 38.501′ N, 79° 19.866′ W. Marker is in Franklin, West Virginia, in Pendleton County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 220) and Walnut Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 South Main Street, Franklin WV 26807, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Franklin (within shouting distance of this marker); Pendleton County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); McCoy House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pendleton County World War I Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin High School Cupola (approx. ¾ mile away); Devonian Shale (approx. 1.6 miles away); Jackson's Prayer Service (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 17, 2023

2. William McCoy House Marker

William McCoy House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 17, 2023

3. William McCoy House

National Register Plaque on the McCoy House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 17, 2023

4. National Register Plaque on the McCoy House

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 25, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.