Ceredo in Wayne County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Z. D. Ramsdell House

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 16, 2025

1. Z. D. Ramsdell House Marker

Inscription.
Z.D. Ramsdell was among the colony of New England anti-slave emigrants that established the town of Ceredo 1857. Ramsdell traveled from Maine to Ceredo in a covered wagon and in 1858 built this house atop an Indian mound, the highest point in town. Ramsdell later became a Captain in the Union Army. It is believed that this house was a final stop on the Underground Railroad.
1858

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 38° 23.826′ N, 82° 33.256′ W. Marker is in Ceredo, West Virginia, in Wayne County. It is on B Street just east of East 4th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1108 B Street, Ceredo WV 25507, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Kyova Tri-State Region

and in the Southern Coalfields.

It is also in the American

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South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

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: Ceredo Settlers (here, next to this marker); Camp Pierpont (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Congregational Church of Ceredo (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Waymer House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Civil War Cannon (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ceredo Museum (approx. 0.3 miles away); Twelve Pole Church of Christ Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ceredo-Kenova Veterans Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ceredo.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 16, 2025

2. Z. D. Ramsdell House Marker

Ramsdell House
Given to the City of Ceredo by
Floyd Stark & Dan Ferguson
1985

This property
Z. D. Ramsdell House
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 16, 2025

3. Z. D. Ramsdell House Marker

In memory of
Jack L. Jordan
1923-1997
Director and Co-Founder
Ceredo Historical Landmark Commission
Jack's Legacy: Ramsdell House

Ramsdell House 1858

Z. D. Ramsdell House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 16, 2025

4. Z. D. Ramsdell House and Marker

Featured marker is located at the upper right of the front door.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 20, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.