Centre Market Square in Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Zink House

2206 & 2208 Market St.

— 1878 —

Zink House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2024

1. Zink House Marker

Inscription.
The year is 1878 and the first Pennsylvania Railroad train arrived in Wheeling from Steubenville OH. The Sunday News Letter has begun publication. Wheeling's population is slightly under 30,000 and the Iron Market House with 28 years of success has created a business depot in this area of Wheeling.

George E. Zink, a cabinetmaker, built his house on this lot in 1878. The Victorian Italianate style reflects the popular design of the day. Zink operated his cabinet shop on the first floor, with his private residence directly above, following the trend of the day. The twin adjoining structure was a rental property, providing housing for Wheeling's growing population.

Erected by Wheeling Heritage.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 40° 3.58′ N, 80° 43.432′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It is in Centre Market Square. It is on Market Street 0.3 miles north of 23rd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2206-2208 Market Street, Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Northern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Michael Treiber House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lotz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nesbitt House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thoner House (about 300 feet away); Flaccus Building (about 500 feet away); The Lower Market House (about 500 feet away); Our Lady of Lourdes (about 500 feet away); St. Francis of Assisi (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.

More about this marker. Building contributes to the Centre Market Square Historic District.

Also see . . . Centre Market Square National Register Historic District Nomination Form. (Submitted on October 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Zink House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2024

2. Zink House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.