Cairo in Ritchie County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Many Uses Under One Roof!

Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 29, 2026

1. Many Uses Under One Roof! Marker

Inscription.
A view of the Masonic Building, which included the G. S. Flesher Drug Store, in about 1925. The drug store was in operation until the early 1960's. It was at that time the largest drug store in West Virginia.

This lively group at left sits (and stands) in front of the G. S. Flesher Drug Store, now known primarily as the Masonic Building. It then housed a meat market, ice house, and as now, also housed the Post Office.
~ Date unknown.

The perspective that this photograph offers can be revisited by looking over your left shoulder and gazing back into time 100 years or so. The persons standing in the roadway appear to be gathered around a sled pulled by horses.

Erected by The Cairo Community Development Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 39° 12.512′ N, 81° 9.379′ W. Marker is in Cairo, West Virginia, in Ritchie County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (West Virginia Route 31) and Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Railroad Street, Cairo WV 26337, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Little Kanawha Valley.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

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 6 miles of

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this marker, measured as the crow flies: Unusual Architecture (a few steps from this marker); Town Square (a few steps from this marker); Ritchie County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Ritchie County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Raiders In Harrisville (approx. 5½ miles away); Ritchie County Courthouse (approx. 5.6 miles away); a different marker also named Ritchie County Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.6 miles away); Harrisville (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cairo.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 29, 2026

2. Many Uses Under One Roof! Marker

The Masonic Building is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.