Clarksburg in Harrison County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Empire National Bank
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 9, 2024
1. Empire National Bank Marker
This seven-story steel structure of brownstone and brick was built in 1907 by Virgil Highland. The first-floor portal is flanked by Corinthian columns. The embellished, bracketed cornice on the top floor gives it a Renaissance Revival theme. It holds the oldest bank charter in Clarksburg.
Erected by The Clarksburg History Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 39° 16.78′ N, 80° 20.445′ W. Marker is in Clarksburg, West Virginia, in Harrison County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and South 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street. West Main Street is a one-way street that only heads east at this location. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 West Main Street, Clarksburg WV 26301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Little Kanawha Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stonewall Jackson Birthplace (a few steps from this marker); Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson Birthplace (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Moore Opera House / Orpheum Theater (about 300 feet away); The Immigrants (about 400 feet away); Waldo Hotel (about 400 feet away); Combat Wounded (about 400 feet away); Ritz Theatre (about 400 feet away); Clarksburg (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksburg.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 9, 2024
2. Empire National Bank Marker
Marker is located on the sidewalk in front of the second window from the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
