Elkins in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Elisenda

Dr. J.C. Irons House

Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 4, 2025

1. Elisenda Marker

Inscription.
Elisenda
Dr. J.C. Irons House
116 Second Street
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1889

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 38° 55.434′ N, 79° 50.934′ W. Marker is in Elkins, West Virginia, in Randolph County. It is at the intersection of 2nd Street and Mary's Alley, on the right when traveling east on 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 2nd Street, Elkins WV 26241, 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: The Darden Mill (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Railroad Builds Elkins (about 700 feet away); Working the Railyard (about 700 feet away); War in West Virginia (about 800 feet away); H.W. Daniels Post No. 29 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Western Maryland Railway Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Gassaway Davis (approx. ¼ mile away); “Lest We Forget That Peace Has a Price” (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elkins.

Regarding Elisenda.

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Built in 1889, it is a two-story Italianate frame dwelling with drop wood siding, a brick foundation and a "T"-shape plan with a rear one-story addition. It has a low pitched gable end to the side with a two-story projecting angled bay added in 1911. The home is significant due to Dr. Irons' contributions in medicine and operating an active practice out of this home. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

Also see . . . Dr. John C. Irons House. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (Submitted on February 12, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 4, 2025

2. Elisenda Marker

Marker is located at the right of the front door.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.