Grafton in Taylor County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Time Capsule

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 17, 2026

1. Time Capsule Marker

Inscription.
Time Capsule
Encased December 31, 1976
To be opened July 4, 2076
Taylor County
Bicentennial Committee
Grafton West Virginia USA

Ellen Jane Wiseman Co-Chairman
Ken Godwin Co-Chairman
Alice Compton Secretary
Tom Keys Treasurer

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration, and the Time Capsules series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 31, 1976.

Location. 39° 20.463′ N, 80° 1.123′ W. Marker is in Grafton, West Virginia, in Taylor County. It can be reached from the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 119) and St. John Street, on the right when traveling west. Location is at ground level next to the flagpole on the west grounds of the Mother's Day Shrine property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 East Main Street, Grafton WV 26354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically

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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: Diamond Wedding Anniversaries (here, next to this marker); Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Cohen Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Grafton (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Augustine Catholic Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); B&O Station (about 300 feet away); Willard Hotel (about 400 feet away); Elks Lodge No. 308 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grafton.

Time Capsule Marker and Flagpole. Horizons Church is in the background. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 17, 2026

2. Time Capsule Marker and Flagpole. Horizons Church is in the background.

Time Capsule Marker and Flagpole. Mother's Day Shrine Church is in the background on the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 17, 2026

3. Time Capsule Marker and Flagpole. Mother's Day Shrine Church is in the background on the right

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.