Thurmond in Fayette County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
1904
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 3, 2024
1. 1904 Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine.
Location. 37° 57.474′ N, 81° 4.767′ W. Marker is in Thurmond, West Virginia, in Fayette County. It can be reached from Thurmond Road (County Road 25/2) south of Beury Mountain Road (County Road 25/2), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Thurmond Road, Oak Hill WV 25901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New River Gorge and in Greater Charleston Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different
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Photographed by Craig Doda, March 3, 2024
2. Mankin Cox Bldg
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 3, 2024
3. Mankin-Cox Bldg
Mankin Building
In 1904 Dr. J. Ward Mankin paid $4,000 for this 150-by-40-foot lot and then constructed this building. Dr. Mankin organized the Mankin Drug Company, which Mrs. Mankin-a pharmacist and University of Maryland graduate-operated on the first floor. Dr. Mankin ran a private medical practice, served as physician for four mine operations, and was a surgeon for the C&C Railway Company.
Through the years the Mankin Building served many functions under numerous owners. In addition to the Mankin Drug Company, it housed Dr. Mankin's medical office, a dentist office, residential apartments, and the New River Banking and Trust Company.
Commercial Row
In 1904 the Mankin Building marked the edge of Thurmond's town limit. Today it is one of just three original structures that remain from the town's "Commercial Row." These three survive as testimony to Thurmond's vibrant era of coal and railroads.
Notice that the Mankin Building (right, as it appeared sometime after 1910) was built of brick. Dr. Mankin's property deed stated that any structure built her could not consist of wood, presumably to resist fire. Throughout Thurmond's history, fire plagued the town.
In 1904 Dr. J. Ward Mankin paid $4,000 for this 150-by-40-foot lot and then constructed this building. Dr. Mankin organized the Mankin Drug Company, which Mrs. Mankin-a pharmacist and University of Maryland graduate-operated on the first floor. Dr. Mankin ran a private medical practice, served as physician for four mine operations, and was a surgeon for the C&C Railway Company.
Through the years the Mankin Building served many functions under numerous owners. In addition to the Mankin Drug Company, it housed Dr. Mankin's medical office, a dentist office, residential apartments, and the New River Banking and Trust Company.
Commercial Row
In 1904 the Mankin Building marked the edge of Thurmond's town limit. Today it is one of just three original structures that remain from the town's "Commercial Row." These three survive as testimony to Thurmond's vibrant era of coal and railroads.
Notice that the Mankin Building (right, as it appeared sometime after 1910) was built of brick. Dr. Mankin's property deed stated that any structure built her could not consist of wood, presumably to resist fire. Throughout Thurmond's history, fire plagued the town.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
