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Barboursville in Cabell County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
 

Old Toll House

 
 
Old Toll House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Nessa Chan, April 2, 2011
1. Old Toll House Marker
Inscription. This old toll house, built in 1837, stood below town of Barboursville on Guyan River bank; tolls collected on James River - Kanawha Turnpike from those using the ferry. Restored in 1950 by the D.A.R., Barboursville
 
Erected 1962 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
 
Location. 38° 24.534′ N, 82° 17.602′ W. Marker is in Barboursville, West Virginia, in Cabell County. It is on Main St.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barboursville WV 25504, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Kyova Tri-State Region and 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 Viceroyalty of New France and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: D.A.R. Toll House Museum (a few steps from this marker); 1854 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1870 (about 600 feet away); Nancy Cartmill Gardens (about 600 feet away); Barboursville Engagement (about 600 feet away); 1909 (about 600 feet away); WWII Honor Roll (about 700 feet away); Mayors Corner (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barboursville.
 
Additional keywords. Log buildings, architecture
 
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Old Toll House and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
2. Old Toll House and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2013. This page has been viewed 1,380 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on April 2, 2013.   2. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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