Bulltown in Braxton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Johnson House

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 2, 2026

1. Johnson House Marker

Inscription.
Built around 1883, this two-story log structure was owned by the Johnson family until it was purchased by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1972.

Its most unusual architectural feature is the cat-and-clay chimney made of wooden slats daubed with mud. This style is not common in the area, and its origins are unclear.

Before this house was moved to its present site, it had two frame additions. One was attached to the rear of the house and was divided into two bedrooms. The other was attached to the side and served as a kitchen.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 38° 47.484′ N, 80° 33.696′ W. Marker is in Bulltown, West Virginia, in Braxton County. It is at the intersection of Bulltown Campground Road and Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56 Bulltown Campground Rd, Napier WV 26631, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia.

It is also in the American

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South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern 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: Fleming House (within shouting distance of this marker); Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike (within shouting distance of this marker); Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cunningham Farmstead (about 500 feet away); Spring House (about 500 feet away); Cunningham House (about 500 feet away); Granary (about 500 feet away); Coal-and-Wood House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bulltown.

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Photographed by Craig Doda, August 2, 2026

2. Johnson House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.