Clarksburg in Harrison County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Gore Hotel
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 17, 2024
1. Gore Hotel Marker
This structure was first built as a four-story hotel in 1910. Then a fifth story was added in 1913. The hotel was owned by Dr. Truman. E. Gore, physician, and brother of Howard M. Gore. Howard Gore served as governor of West Virginia from 1925-1929. Although it is considered somewhat neo-classical in design, it has many Renaissance Revival elements.
Now, the Gore Luxe preserves this historical, majestic beauty. Under new ownership, it offers luxury-lifestyle living with urban residences and unique retail spaces--trendsetting our Downtown Clarksburg area.
Erected by The Clarksburg History Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 39° 16.81′ N, 80° 20.283′ W. Marker is in Clarksburg, West Virginia, in Harrison County. It is on West Pike Street west of South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west. West Pike Street is a one-way street that only heads west at this location. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 West Pike Street,
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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: Clarksburg City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Towers School (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Northwest Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Derek William Hotsinpiller (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John S. Carlile (about 400 feet away); Harrison County Soldiers Monument (about 400 feet away); Clarksburg Convention (about 400 feet away); Merchants National Bank (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Northwest Academy
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 17, 2024
2. Gore Hotel Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 17, 2024
3. The Gore Luxe Building
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 335 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
