Beverly in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Edward Hart House
The Declaration Signer's Son
Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 4, 2025
1. Edward Hart House Marker
This house contains the original foundation, chimney, and logs of an earlier log cabin built on this site by Beverly pioneer Edward Hart. Edward was the son of John Hart of New Jersey, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Edward Hart relocated here in 1788 following his service in the Revolutionary War. He built the original log courthouse and jail and operated a tavern, a cooper's shop, a carpenter's shop and a tannery.
In 1855, Edwin D. Chenoweth built this existing house around the remains of Edward Hart's log cabin. Dr. George W. Yokum purchased the home and lived here during the Civil War. He built the north addition to the house for his medical office and library.
In 1861, Dr. Yokum spent three months at the federal prison Camp Carlile in Wheeling for treating Confederate soldiers after the Battle of Rich Mountain.
(Caption):
A watercolor depiction of John Hart, based on the appearance of some of his direct descendants.
Erected by Historic Beverly Preservation and West Virginia Humanities Council.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil
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Location. 38° 50.335′ N, 79° 52.568′ W. Marker is in Beverly, West Virginia, in Randolph County. It is at the intersection of Seneca Trail (U.S. 250) and Crawford Street, on the right when traveling south on Seneca Trail. Located at Stop 38 on the Historic Beverly Walking Tour. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Crawford 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: Humboldt Yokum House (within shouting distance of this marker); Isaac Baker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Birkett-Cresap (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Beverly Antique Mall (about 500 feet away); David Goff House (about 500 feet away); Beverly and Civil War "Firsts" (about 600 feet away); Blackman-Strader (about 600 feet away); 1841 Randolph County Jail (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beverly.
Other markers no longer nearby. Edward Hart House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Randolph County Jail
Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 4, 2025
2. Edward Hart House and Marker
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced another at this location.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
