Moundsville in Marshall County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 31, 2026
1. St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church Marker
Designated Historic Property
1917
Erected 2019 by Moundsville Landmarks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 39° 55.129′ N, 80° 44.579′ 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 north on Jefferson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 912 7th Street, 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); Kirkside (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Let It Be (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); West Virginia Penitentiary (about 400 feet away); The Strand Theatre (about 500 feet away); Grave Creek Mound (about 600 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moundsville.
Regarding St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church. St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church (1917), is a Tuscan
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 31, 2026
2. St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
