Beverly in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Isaac Baker House
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
1. Isaac Baker House Marker
In 1879, Earle sold this property, as well as the larger adjoining property with mill, to Isaac, Jr., Eli, and Daniel Baker, the sons of Isaac Baker, Sr. The mill was at times both a grist mill and a sawmill. The mill burned in 1925.
Isaac Baker, Jr. built the present house around 1900 after the log house burned. He was a miller and an extensive landowner in Beverly. His son Stark, who was also a miller, later lived in the house.
Stark L. Baker was a member of the committee formed in 1899 to resolve the heated conflict between Beverly and Elkins over the county seat. He served in the West Virginia State Senate from 1898 to 1906.
This two-story, cross-shaped house is a simple Queen Anne style, sometimes called "Princess Anne". It has German siding with rake and corner boards and 1/1 window style. Its front facade is to the north with scrollwork ornamentation.
Erected by Staunton Parkersburg Turnpike and Historic Beverly, W.Va.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 38° 50.375′
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Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. 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: Birkett-Cresap (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Edward Hart House (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Beverly Antique Mall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); David Goff House (about 300 feet away); Humboldt Yokum House (about 300 feet away); Blackman-Strader (about 400 feet away); Beverly and Civil War "Firsts" (about 500 feet away); Beverly Bank (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beverly.
Other markers no longer nearby. Edward Hart House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Randolph County Jail (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); 1841 County Jail (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. On the left of the marker is a photo of the house, captioned, A crowd of Beverly and
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
2. Isaac Baker House and Marker
Also see . . . The Baker House. Page from the Historic Beverly web site. (Submitted on November 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
3. The Baker House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,411 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
