Newell in Hancock County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
The Bears' Den Amphitheatre
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025
1. The Bears' Den Amphitheatre Marker
It was converted to an amphitheater 101 years later through the generous donation of the Newell American Legion Post 114
Erected by Newell American Legion Post 114.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 40° 37.025′ N, 80° 36.394′ W. Marker is in Newell, West Virginia, in Hancock County. It is at the intersection of Washington Street (West Virginia Route 2) and Fiesta Drive, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 813 Co Hwy 66/24, Newell WV 26050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Northern Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, and in 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Laurel Hollow Park & Newell Information Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Rescued from the 1953 Restoration (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Legion War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Morgan's Raid (approx. 0.2 miles away); Newell (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Legion Post No. 114 Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Military Garden Of Honor (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newell.
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025
2. The Bears' Den Amphitheatre Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
