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Wellsburg in Brooke County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
 

Miller's Tavern

 
 
Miller's Tavern Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2009
1. Miller's Tavern Marker
Inscription. Built by John Henderson prior to 1798 in Federal style, the building was leased by William Miller and operated as a tavern for 50 years. Since 1974 building has housed the Brooke County Museum.
 
Erected 1982 by West Virginia Department of Culture and History.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceNotable BuildingsSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.
 
Location. 40° 16.147′ N, 80° 36.845′ W. Marker is in Wellsburg, West Virginia, in Brooke County. Marker is at the intersection of 6th Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling west on 6th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellsburg WV 26070, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Patrick Gass (a few steps from this marker); Wellsburg's Giant Sycamore (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lewis and Clark Connection (within shouting distance of this marker); Wellsburg Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); 1788 Wells Log House (within shouting distance of this marker); 1849 (about
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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wellsburg (approx. ¼ mile away); Isaac Duvall and Company (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wellsburg.
 
Miller's Tavern and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2009
2. Miller's Tavern and Marker
Anthony J. "Tony" Cipriani Sr. marker at base of flagpole to left of Miller Tavern marker.
Anthony J. "Tony" Cipriani, Sr. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2009
3. Anthony J. "Tony" Cipriani, Sr. Marker
Dedication May 26, 2002 Anthony J. "Tony" Cipriani, Sr. In Recognition and Appreciation of Services to God and Country, County, Community, His Fellow Man and Brooke County Historical Museum "Outstanding Leadership and Dedication"
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,401 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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