Moundsville in Marshall County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Kirkside
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 31, 2026
1. Kirkside Marker
KIRKSIDE
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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 1877.
Location. 39° 55.13′ N, 80° 44.598′ W. Marker is in Moundsville, West Virginia, in Marshall County. It is at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and 7th Street, on the left when traveling north on Jefferson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 609 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville WV 26041, 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 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: Moundsville Historic Commercial District (a few steps from this marker); St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Let It Be (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); West Virginia Penitentiary (about 400 feet away); The Strand Theatre (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial
this page online
Also see . . . National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form.
Also known as the Ferrell-Holt House, "Kirkside" is signficant as one of the few remaining and the best preserved examples of Italianate residential architecture in Moundsville, the county seat. It is also significant for its association with J. Howard Holt, one of the county's most prominent individuals in the late 19th and early 20th century. Built in 1877 by Richard Ferrell, a locally prominent dry goods wholesaler and merchant, it was acquired by Holt from him in 1890.(Submitted on April 6, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.)
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 31, 2026
2. Kirkside and Marker
The marker is located at the right of the front door.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
