Ripley in Jackson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Candy Corner

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 27, 2026

1. Candy Corner Marker

Inscription. Original location of the Bank of Ripley built 1890-1891 by one of its founders Enoch Staats, Sr. August 9, 1842 - April 2, 1912

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1912.

Location. 38° 49.134′ N, 81° 42.641′ W. Marker is in Ripley, West Virginia, in Jackson County. It is at the intersection of North Church Street and West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 N Church Street, Ripley WV 25271, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the 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 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

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this marker: Ripley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Revolutionary War Patriots (about 400 feet away); Jackson County Veterans Memorial Park (about 400 feet away); Revolutionary War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Raid on Ripley (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Ripley (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Ripley (about 400 feet away); Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ripley.

Other markers no longer nearby. Ripley (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Ripley (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

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Photographed by Craig Doda, September 27, 2026

2. Bank of Ripley

Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.