Beverly in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Edward Hart House
In 1855 Edwin D. Chenoweth built this existing house around the remains of Edward Hart's log cabin. Hugh Hart, Edward's nephew, purchased the house from Chenoweth and lived here a short time. Hugh Hart and Edwin Chenoweth both moved to Kansas, where they served the Union cause during the Civil War.
Dr. George W. Yokum, a local historian, purchased the home and lived here during the Civil War. He built the north addition to the house for use as his medical office and library. In 1861, Dr. Yokum spent three months at the federal prison Camp Carlisle in Wheeling for treating Confederate soldiers after the Battle of Rich Mountain.
On June 16, 1935 a marble marker was erected at the gravesite of Edward Hart in the Beverly Cemetery.
This two-story Federal style house has a standing seam metal roof with birds and a 6/6 window style. The main entrance has a paneled entrance door with sidelights and flat transom with scroll bracket pilasters between. The second entrance has similar door with flat, two-pane transom.
Erected by Staunton Parkersburg Turnpike and Historic Beverly, W.Va.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1890.
Location. 38° 50.35′ N, 79° 52.575′ W. Marker is in Beverly, West Virginia, in Randolph County. Marker is at the intersection of Crawford Street and Main Street (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling east on Crawford Street. Located at stop 38 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 within walking distance of this marker. Isaac Baker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Humboldt Yokum House (within shouting distance of this marker); Birkett-Cresap (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Beverly Antique Mall (about 400 feet away); David Goff House (about 500 feet away); Randolph County Jail (about 500 feet away); 1841 County Jail (about 500 feet away); Blackman-Strader (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beverly.
Also see . . . The Hart / Yokum House. Page from the Historic Beverly web site. (Submitted on November 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,429 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.