Ansted in Fayette County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

"Halfway House"

Photographed by Don Morfe

1. "Halfway House" Marker

Inscription. Regular stop on the James River and Kanawha Turnpike. The original building, dating from before the Revolution, was rebuilt by William Tyree, 1810. During the winter of 1861-62, it was headquarters for Chicago Gray Dragoons.

Erected by State of West Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 38° 8.083′ N, 81° 5.667′ W. Marker is in Ansted, West Virginia, in Fayette County. It is at the intersection of James River and Kanawha Turnpike East (County Road 60/33) and Tyree Street, on the right when traveling east on James River and Kanawha Turnpike East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 James River and Kanawha Turnpike E, Ansted WV 25812, 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: Tyree Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Hawk's Nest Tunnel Disaster (approx. 0.2 miles away); Did You Know? (approx. ¼ mile away); The Town of Ansted (approx. ¼ mile away); History Around the Cupola (approx. ¼ mile away);

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Paul Peck (approx. ¼ mile away); William Nelson Page (approx. ¼ mile away); Hawks Nest Strike (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ansted.

"Halfway House" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe

2. "Halfway House"

Photographed by Dave W, July 27, 2024

3. "Halfway House" Marker

Photographed by Dave W, July 27, 2024

4. "Halfway House" Marker

The "Halfway House" Marker is on the left with the Tyree Tavern on the right with the house in the background.

"Halfway House" Marker Post image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 14, 2021

5. "Halfway House" Marker Post

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2013. This page has been viewed 1,160 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on July 28, 2024. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on July 28, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. 5. submitted on May 15, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.