Claysville in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Central Hotel

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 10, 2024

1. The Central Hotel Marker

Inscription. The site of Claysville was originally included in the trace of land called Superfine Bottom and warranted to Thomas Waller, Feb. 25, 1785. At some time after the year 1800, John Purviance having gained possession of the land, started a tavern. When the National Pike was projected through in 1817, John Purviance laid out the town and named it after the renowned statesman, Henry Clay. The first merchant was George Wilson and the first Physician Dr. James Kerr.

The Central Hotel
Nov. 10, 1913 This picture is of what is now called the Claysville Hotel. The sign in front of the building indicates the name of Central Hotel on the left side of the building. The door to the left of the large window indicates (hotel entrance). there was a sign on the right front door indicating (bank). The building in the back right has a sign on it with the words "pan handle".

The Claysville areas Preservation and Revitalisation Initiative (CAPRI), in conjuntion with the Claysville Business Association, erected this town clock in September 2007. The names on this monument are in lasting recognition of the generous supporters of the clock project and in honor or memory of beloved members of the community.

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• Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 25, 1785.

Location. 40° 7.032′ N, 80° 24.764′ W. Marker is in Claysville, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 40) and Green Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Green St, Claysville PA 15323, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Claysville (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Claysville Historical Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Barr (approx. 0.2 miles away); Revolutionary War Soldiers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Montgomery House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); A Revolutionary War Soldier (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Claysville.

The Central Hotel Marker next to Claysville Town Clock and Main and Green Streets image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 10, 2024

2. The Central Hotel Marker next to Claysville Town Clock and Main and Green Streets

The Central Hotel Marker rear side looking towards Claysville Senior Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 10, 2024

3. The Central Hotel Marker rear side looking towards Claysville Senior Center

List of donors are on the back side

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.