New Martinsville in Wetzel County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Wetzel County Time Capsule
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 31, 2026
1. Wetzel County Time Capsule Marker
In the year 2016, this time capsule was sealed to be opened in one hundred years. It is our hope future generations will find understanding of our world and the daily lives of those who sealed this capsule.
Erected 2016 by The Wetzel County Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2016.
Location. 39° 38.421′ N, 80° 51.956′ W. Marker is in New Martinsville, West Virginia, in Wetzel County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is located in front of the Wetzel County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Main Street, New Martinsville WV 26155, 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, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Levi Morgan (a few steps from this marker); World War II Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Adena Burial Mound (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Theater (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of All Veterans (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wetzel County Vietnam Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); New Martinsville (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Martinsville.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 31, 2026
2. Wetzel County Time Capsule Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
