Near Deerwalk in Wood County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Thornhill in the 1920s
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 29, 2026
1. Thornhill in the 1920s Marker
The ladies above Effie (left) and Olga (right) Wade posed for this picture in 1922. The step in front of Effie is the bottom step for the front porch. The estate buildings are behind the girls. Note how well the land was cleared.
Erected by Friends of Mountwood.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 39° 13.602′ N, 81° 18.042′ W. Marker is near Deerwalk, West Virginia, in Wood County. It can be reached from Volcano Road (County Route 2/8) 0.9 miles west of Petroleum Road (County Route 2/8), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at the site of the Stiles Mansion Ruins approximately a 0.3 mile hike from the Volcano Road parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3583 Volcano Road, Walker WV 26180, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Mid-Ohio Valley. 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 Viceroyalty of New France and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Thornhill (here, next to this marker); William Cooper Stiles, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Steps to Volcano / Cellar (a few steps from this marker); Volcano, West Virginia (approx. 0.7 miles away); Derrick (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named William Cooper Stiles, Jr.
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Regarding Thornhill in the 1920s. Built in 1874, the home fell into severe disrepair and was stripped of its valuables during the Great Depression. It was ultimately torn down in the 1940s, leaving only its foundations behind.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 29, 2026
2. Thornhill in the 1920s Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
