Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Old Stone House

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 28, 2023

1. Old Stone House Marker

Inscription. Oldest stone house in Monongalia County. By legend built by Jacob Nuze on original lot 25. Sold 1795 to tavern-keeper Henry Dering. Owned 1800 - 1813 by potters John Thompson and Jacob Foulk. Bought by Joseph Shackelford who operated a tanyard here for 50 years. A minister, he led the first Methodist reform movement in the area. First Methodist-Protestant Church formed here, 1830. Sold to Frank Cox and George Baker, 1895. Used as a dwelling and tailor shop. Occupied by Morgantown Service League, 1935, and restored to near original condition for use as headquarters and shop. House donated to League by Cox heirs, 1976.

Erected 2016 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 39° 37.831′ N, 79° 57.396′ W. Marker is in Morgantown, West Virginia, in Monongalia County. Marker is on Chestnut Street south of Wall Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 313 Chestnut Street, Morgantown WV 26505, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Courthouse Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Monongalia County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away); To the Patriots of the American Revolution (about 300 feet away); Honor Roll (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away); Vietnam Conflict Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgantown.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker, which had an earlier erection date and prior name for the erecting organization.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 28, 2023

2. Old Stone House Marker

The Old Stone House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, February 23, 2024

3. The Old Stone House

Plaques on the Old Stone House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, February 23, 2024

4. Plaques on the Old Stone House

This property has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior
Old Stone House
c. 1795

Oldest Stone House in
Monongalia County
Circa 1795

Additional Plaques on the Old Stone House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, February 23, 2024

5. Additional Plaques on the Old Stone House

United Methodist
Historic Site No. 234

Roofing Renovation Project July 1977
Funded in part by a grant from Monongalia County Commission
Harry J. Howell, President
Richard E. Davies • Joseph E. Kun

This project was assisted by the West Virginia American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
1971 - 1976
Arch A. Moore, Jr., Governor

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on March 2, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on March 7, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.