Moundsville in Marshall County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

233-239 Jefferson Avenue

Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 31, 2026

1. 233-239 Jefferson Avenue Marker

Inscription.
Moundsville Landmarks Commission
Designated Historic Property
1910

Erected by Moundsville Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 39° 55.375′ N, 80° 44.575′ W. Marker is in Moundsville, West Virginia, in Marshall County. It is on Jefferson Avenue north of Third Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 239 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Toy Memories (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Homestead Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Strand Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Let It Be (approx. ¼ mile away); Historic Mount Rose Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); The Foreman Massacre Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moundsville.

Regarding 233-239 Jefferson Avenue. A contributing building to the Moundsville Commercial Historic District (added to the National Register

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of Historic Places on March 17, 1995), this structure was completed in 1910. It is a three-story, red brick, commercial building with a flat roof. The primary storefront entrance is flanked by large display windows.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 31, 2026

2. 233-239 Jefferson Avenue Marker

The marker is located at the left of the center door.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.