Franklin in Pendleton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Pendleton County Court House
Franklin Historic District
Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 17, 2023
1. Pendleton County Court House Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list.
Location. 38° 38.503′ N, 79° 19.887′ 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 right when traveling south on South Main Street. Marker is located at the front entrance of the Pendleton County Court House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 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 (here, next to this marker); Pendleton County World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); William McCoy House (within shouting distance of this marker); McCoy House (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin High School Cupola (approx. ¾ mile
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Regarding Pendleton County Court House. Considered Franklin's key building, the Pendleton County Court House was constructed in 1924-1925 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 15, 1986. Its Brick Colonial Revival structure reflects the major rebuilding of the downtown business district after its destruction by fire in 1924. Its NRHP reference number is 86000773.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 17, 2023
2. Pendleton County Court House Marker
Marker is the small plaque at the far left of the doors.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 17, 2023
3. Pendleton County Court House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
