Clarksburg in Harrison County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Nathan Goff, Jr. House
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 17, 2024
1. Nathan Goff, Jr. House Marker
This house was built from 1880 until its completion in 1883. This was the residence of Nathan Goff, Jr., who served during the Civil War, was a United States District Judge, a United States Senator, and a Clarksburg developer. He was also Secretary of the Navy under President Rutherford B. Hayes. This home contained the "McKinley Bedroom," named for President William McKinley who would visit here on occasion. The house was made of simulated pressed brick in the Second Empire style and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The house was demolished in 1993.
Erected by The Clarksburg History Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #19 Rutherford B. Hayes, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 39° 16.805′ N, 80° 20.573′ W. Marker is in Clarksburg, West Virginia, in Harrison County. It is on West Main Street east of South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east. West Main Street is a one-way street that only heads east at this location. Touch for map.
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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. 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: Callery Pear (a few steps from this marker); Christ Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); Clarksburg Baptist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1795 Spanish Cannon (about 500 feet away); Empire National Bank (about 600 feet away); Ritz Theatre (about 600 feet away); Stonewall Jackson Birthplace (about 600 feet away); Moore Opera House / Orpheum Theater (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksburg.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 17, 2024
2. Nathan Goff, Jr. House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
