Beverly in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
The Buckey House
Hospitality along the Turnpike
Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 4, 2025
1. The Buckey House Marker
This building was reputedly built by a Mr. Phillips, and was purchased by Peter Buckey in 1791. He operated a hotel and tavern here before moving up the street to open the Buckey House hotel. Peter also ran a tannery immediately to the north of the hotel, using a small stream which is now hidden by the road. George Buckey bought this hotel and tannery in 1823 and managed both throughout the Civil War.
After the war, the building was enlarged and continued to be a hotel until well after 1900. It was owned for many years by the Pence family. On the right hand side was the office; on the left was a billiards room. A large dining room in the rear of the building was used for large parties even after the hotel closed.
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The cotton and wool quilt at left was made by Elizabeth Hart Buckey (1804-1879), a former resident and the wife of George Buckey.
The original building was a two-story log structure with a 3-bay facade, outside end chimneys, a porch along the front, and a back ell. Frame additions extended the front section to the south making it 5-bays wide, and closed in the back section. This photograph from 1971 shows the Buckey House with a two-story porch in front.
Erected by Historic Beverly Preservation
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 38° 50.533′ N, 79° 52.462′ W. Marker is in Beverly, West Virginia, in Randolph County. It is on Main Street (U.S. 250) north of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at stop 10 on the Historic Beverly Walking Tour. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 625 Main Street, Beverly WV 26253, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern 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: Laura Jackson Arnold (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonathan Arnold House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gum Hart - Collett House (within shouting distance of this marker); Crozet~Chenoweth / Rich Mountain Battlefield (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam Crawford House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away); Beverly Covered Bridge (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Lemuel Chenoweth House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beverly.
Other markers no longer nearby. Peter Buckey House (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Gum Hart / Collett House
Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 4, 2025
2. The Buckey House Marker
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced another at this location.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 4, 2025
3. The Buckey House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
