Davis in Tucker County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

National Bank of Davis

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 17, 2023

1. National Bank of Davis Marker

Inscription. This property
has been 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 • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list.

Location. 39° 7.718′ N, 79° 27.927′ W. Marker is in Davis, West Virginia, in Tucker County. Marker is on William Avenue (West Virginia Route 32) west of Fourth Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 William Avenue, Davis WV 26260, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Babcock Office & Store (here, next to this marker); Railroad Depot (here, next to this marker); In Memory of All American Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Of Many Lives (within shouting distance of this marker); The Blackwater Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pennsylvania House (within shouting distance of this marker); Shipping By Rail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Verzi's Saloon (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Davis.

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The National Bank of Davis, constructed in 1892 and expanded in 1915, is significant with the economic development of Tucker County, West Virginia, and is a good example of late nineteenth century Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. As one of a very limited number of masonry buildings constructed in Davis during the town's peak years as a regional timber processing center, the imposing structure conveys its importance as the home of not only the first bank established in Tucker County, but also the U. S. Post Office, which has operated continuously from the building since 1892. Although competing banks were established in nearby Parsons and Thomas, the National Bank of Davis continued operating from the building as the sole bank in the town of Davis through the entire twentieth century. The period of significance for the National Bank of Davis began with its date of construction in 1892. The building served as the center of all economic activity in the town of Davis until the early twenty-first century. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 6, 2020.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 17, 2023

2. National Bank of Davis Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.