Elkins in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Warfield/Dye House
Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 4, 2025
1. Warfield/Dye House Marker
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1901
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • 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 1901.
Location. 38° 55.707′ N, 79° 50.693′ W. Marker is in Elkins, West Virginia, in Randolph County. It is on Buffalo Street north of Prospect Street, on the right when traveling north. Buffalo Street is a one-way street that only heads north at this location. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 318 Buffalo 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vincent Trimboli (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Gassaway Davis (approx. 0.2 miles away); Davis & Elkins Historic District (approx. Ό mile away); Halliehurst Hall (approx. Ό mile away); Stephen Benton Elkins / Halliehurst (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Davis & Elkins Historic District (approx. Ό mile away); All Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); H.W. Daniels Post No. 29 (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elkins.
Regarding Warfield/Dye House. Excerpt from the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form:
The earliest home along the streetscape, the Warfield-Dye Residence is significant for the association of the property with Harry R. Warfield (a relation of the Davis family), and his banking and commerce connections in Elkins. The house is also associated with Idellus Dye, and his work for the Davis family interests in transportation, mainly the management of the Coal and Coke Railroad.
The residence was originally known as Wayside, and was constructed at the bottom of the hill opposite a gatehouse to the properties of Senator Elkins and his father-in-law, Senator Henry Gassaway Davis in 1901. Senator Elkins owned much of the land surrounding his summer home "Halliehurst" and the Davis home, "Graceland". Railroad engineers surveyed and laid out the town of Elkins under the direction of Senator Davis. Elkins did not have company housing, but instead sold lots to individuals and employees who built their own homes. This promoted stability in the community and strengthened the local banks.
The residence reflects the design characteristics popular in the Queen Anne style of the period and some of the interior elements found in the neighboring homes of Graceland and Halliehurst.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 4, 2025
2. Warfield/Dye House Marker
Marker is located at the right of the door.
The home was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1997.
Also see . . . Warfield/Dye Residence. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on February 13, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 4, 2025
3. The Warfield/Dye House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
