Clarksburg in Harrison County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

John W. Davis

Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 17, 2024

1. John W. Davis Marker

Inscription.
John William Davis was born in Clarksburg on April 13, 1873. Davis served in the United States House of Representatives from West Virginia's First District, was the United States Solicitor General under President Woodrow Wilson, and was the United States ambassador to the United Kingdom. He was the Democratic nominee for president in 1924, but lost to Republican incumbent Calvin Coolidge.

Davis remains the only major party presidential candidate from West Virginia. He had a 60-year legal career and argued more than 140 cases before the United States Supreme Court. He was married twice and had one daughter, Julia McDonald Davis. He was also the cousin and adoptive father of Cyrus Vance, another famous resident of Clarksburg. John W. Davis died on March 24, 1955.

Erected by The Clarksburg History Museum.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #30 Calvin Coolidge series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 24, 1955.

Location. 39° 16.73′ N, 80° 20.35′ W.

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Marker is in Clarksburg, West Virginia, in Harrison County. It is on South 3rd Street north of Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling north. South 3rd Street is a one-way street that only heads north at this location. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 South 3rd 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. 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: Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); U.S.S. West Virginia Bow Flag Staff (a few steps from this marker); Union Meetings (a few steps from this marker); "Stonewall" Jackson (a few steps from this marker); Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson Monument (a few steps from this marker);

Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 17, 2024

2. John W. Davis Marker

The Harrison County Courthouse is behind the marker.

Clarksburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Traders Hotel / Union National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Wounded (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksburg.

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 204 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.