Beverly in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Edward Hart House
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
1. Edward Hart House Marker
In 1855 Edwin D. Chenoweth built this existing house around the remains of Edward Hart's log cabin. Hugh Hart, Edward's nephew, purchased the house from Chenoweth and lived here a short time. Hugh Hart and Edwin Chenoweth both moved to Kansas, where they served the Union cause during the Civil War.
Dr. George W. Yokum, a local historian, purchased the home and lived here during the Civil War. He built the north addition to the house for use as his medical office and library. In 1861, Dr. Yokum spent three months at the federal prison Camp Carlisle in Wheeling for treating Confederate soldiers after the Battle of Rich Mountain.
On June 16, 1935 a marble marker was erected at the gravesite of Edward Hart in the Beverly Cemetery.
This two-story Federal style house has a standing seam metal roof with birds and a 6/6 window style. The main entrance has a paneled entrance door with
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Erected by Staunton Parkersburg Turnpike and Historic Beverly, W.Va.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1890.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 50.35′ N, 79° 52.575′ W. Marker was in Beverly, West Virginia, in Randolph County. It was at the intersection of Crawford Street and Main Street (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling east on Crawford Street. Located at stop 38 on the tour of Historic Beverly. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Beverly WV 26253, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: A different marker also named Edward Hart House (within shouting distance of this marker); Isaac Baker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Humboldt Yokum House (within shouting distance of this marker); Birkett-Cresap (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Beverly Antique Mall (about 400 feet away); David Goff House
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
2. Edward Hart House
The house is mostly obscured by bushes and shrubs.
Other markers no longer nearby. Randolph County Jail (was about 500 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).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced by another at this location.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,895 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
