Moundsville in Marshall County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Moundsville Historic Commercial District
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 31, 2026
1. Moundsville Historic Commercial District Marker
Designated 1995
Erected by Moundsville Landmarks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.
Location. 39° 55.123′ N, 80° 44.592′ W. Marker is in Moundsville, West Virginia, in Marshall County. It is at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on Jefferson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 673 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: Kirkside (a few steps from this marker); St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church
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Regarding Moundsville Historic Commercial District. Added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 17, 1995, the Historic Commercial District encompasses 72 contributing buildings in the central business district of Moundsville. They are large 2-4 story brick buildings reflecting the Georgian and Late Victorian styles. Notable buildings include the Marshall House (c. 1835), Roberts House (c. 1850), F.O.E. Building (1940), State Food Store (1939), Simpson United Methodist Church (1907), First Christian Church (1899), St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church (1917), Strand Theater (1920), Marshall County Courthouse (1876), and Post Office and Federal Building (1914). Located within the district is the separately
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 31, 2026
2. Moundsville Historic Commercial District Marker
Also see . . . National Register of Historic Places Registration Form.
The Moundsville Commercial Historic District comprises the central business district of Moundsville. The nominated area contains approximately 14 3/4 acres and approximately 12 blocks. There are 114 sites in the district, 72 are considered contributing, 42 considered. non-contributing.(Submitted on April 9, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
