Newell in Hancock County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Newell

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

1. Newell Marker

Inscription. Developed by subsidiaries of the Homer Laughlin China Company, the town has been home to the world's largest single pottery unit. A key industry in the county and state, fine wares made here have sold around the world.

Erected by West Virginia Department of Culture and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list.

Location. 40° 37.036′ N, 80° 36.594′ W. Marker is in Newell, West Virginia, in Hancock County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street (West Virginia Route 2) and 9th Street, on the left when traveling north on Washington Street. This historical marker is located on the northwest corner of the intersection, on the edge of Clark Field Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newell WV 26050, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Morgan's Raid (a few steps from this marker); Millstones (approx. 1.3 miles away in Ohio); Site of The Taylor Mansion (approx. 1½ miles away in Ohio); Sturgis House (approx. 1½ miles away in Ohio); In Memoriam

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(approx. 1½ miles away in Ohio); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away in Ohio); World War I Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away in Ohio); Korean War Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away in Ohio).

More about this marker. Marker was updated in 2017.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

2. Newell Marker

Previous Newell Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 14, 2011

3. Previous Newell Marker

Here is located the largest single pottery unit in the world. This county has been a large producer of pottery for more than a century and today West Virginia stands second among all of the states in its production.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 583 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on July 21, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.