Beverly in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Hill Building

Photographed By Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

1. Hill Building Marker

Inscription. This circuit clerk's office was in a wing added to the east side of the Courthouse in 1838. In 1907, Aries Hill built this store between Courthouse and the Bushrod Crawford House where the circuit clerk's office had been. The door on the left leads to a staircase that serves both Hill and Crawford buildings.

For about thirty years, Hill operated a general store downstairs while residing upstairs. Later there was a pool hall and tavern here. Subsequent owners have operated a variety of businesses.

The front facade is stamped metal with decorative moldings on the upper windows and pediment. Many 20th century changes were made downstairs, but the upstairs residence remains virtually unchanged. It boasts decorative molding and arched windows, as well as skylights in the parlor and dining room.

Erected by Staunton Parkersburg Turnpike and Historic Beverly, W.Va.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 38° 50.433′ N, 79° 52.502′ W. Marker is in Beverly, West Virginia, in Randolph County. Marker is on Court Street, on the right when traveling east. Located at stop 28 on the tour of Historic Beverly. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beverly WV 26253, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

within walking distance of this marker. Bushrod Crawford Building (a few steps from this marker); Randolph Co. Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Beverly Bank (a few steps from this marker); Beverly Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Foyles & Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Randolph County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); 1841 County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Beverly (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beverly.

More about this marker. On the left are portraits of Aries Hill and his wife Flawie Ameter Hill.

Also see . . . The Hill Building. Page from the Historic Beverly web site. (Submitted on November 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Hill Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

2. Hill Building

The Hill Building stands between the Crawford Building (left) and the old Courthouse (right).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 700 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.