Clarksburg in Harrison County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Clarksburg City Hall
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 17, 2024
1. Clarksburg City Hall Marker
The former Clarksburg Municipal Building was designed by Charles L. Hickman and was built in 1888. The building was an example of the late 19th Century Victorian Eclecticism. It served as the Post Office from 1888-1932; the Federal Building from 1932-1966; and the Municipal Building from 1966-1997.
Erected by The Clarksburg History Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 39° 16.815′ N, 80° 20.315′ 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: 230 West Pike 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gore Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Derek William Hotsinpiller (within shouting distance of this marker); Towers School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Northwest Academy (about 300 feet away); The Immigrants (about 400 feet away); Clarksburg Convention (about 400 feet away); Merchants National Bank (about 400 feet away); Harrison County Soldiers Monument (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Northwest Academy (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 17, 2024
2. Clarksburg City Hall 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 350 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
