On West Wheat Street at South Charlton Street, on the right when traveling east on West Wheat Street.
Located on a 2,952.2-acre tract of Republic of Texas land awarded in 1838 to Dr. Josiah Wheat, an early settler of Tyler County, and donor in 1847 of 200 acres for county seat, soon named Woodville.Site for this residence was acquired by William . . . — — Map (db m46127) HM
On North Charlton Street at Kirby Drive, on the left when traveling north on North Charlton Street.
John Henry Kirby, son of John T. and Sarah Payne Kirby, was born in the village of Peachtree in North Tyler County, Texas, in 1860. A promising young student, he was encouraged to move to Woodville where he could attend schools with a more . . . — — Map (db m161357) HM
On West Bluff Street (U.S. 190) near U.S. 69, on the right when traveling east.
Came to Texas, 1838, represented Tyler County, Texas Secession Convention, 1861. Raised and was Captain, Co. F. 1st. Regt., Hood's Texas brigade. As Lieutenant Colonel, commanded Hood's Texans June 1862 - Jan. 1864, in battles such as Sharpsburg, . . . — — Map (db m202004) HM
On Moss Hill Road (County Highway 3550) 0.4 miles north of U.S. 190, on the left when traveling north.
To help recognize its African American Heritage, Tyler County resident John Cruse donated two acres here in 1906 to the Moss Hill community for church and cemetery purposes. According to local tradition the cemetery was established in the early . . . — — Map (db m161308) HM
On Pedigo Loop Road (County Highway 4120) at County Highway 4125, on the right when traveling south on Pedigo Loop Road.
Abram (Abel) B. and Julia Pedigo came to Texas in 1857. With their eleven children, they established a plantation near this site in the 1880s. In addition to farming, the family operated a grist mill, cotton gin, and sugar mill. The Pedigos' . . . — — Map (db m161285) HM
On West Live Oak Street at South Pecan Street, on the right when traveling east on West Live Oak Street.
Early African American citizens of Woodville educated their children in local churches and Masonic halls well into the twentieth century. Efforts to develop a better public school system for the students began with the dynamic leadership of . . . — — Map (db m161418) HM
On North Charlton Street at West Dogwood Street, on the right when traveling north on North Charlton Street.
One of Texas' strongest Governors, a progressive colorful, dynamic leader. Administration (1949-1957) - longest in state's history - was marked by winning fight for restoration of the Tidelands to Texas.
In State Senate, 1935, where he was . . . — — Map (db m161323) HM
Near North Nellius Street, 0.1 miles south of Pine Street (U.S. 287).
Born in Tennessee. Settling in East Texas, he married Margaret McMahan, daughter of founder of Chapel called earliest permanent Texas Protestant Church. Licensed as a Methodist Minister, Young served (1849-73) many communities, including . . . — — Map (db m161415) HM
On U.S. 190 west of U.S. 69, on the right when traveling east.
Home ground of civilized tribes of Indians. Visited 1756 by Spanish explorers, who were trying to keep French trading expeditions out of Texas.
Site in 1831 of Fort Teran, commanded by Colonel Ellis Peter Bean, famous and colorful adventurer.
. . . — — Map (db m45672) HM
On W. Bluff Street (U.S. 190) west of U.S. 69, on the right when traveling east.
After the creation of Tyler County in 1846 and the subsequent selection of Woodville as a county seat, this block was set aside for use as the courthouse square and the first courthouse was completed by February 1849. In November 1890, the Tyler . . . — — Map (db m46094) HM
On West Bluff Street (U.S. 190) west of North Magnolia Street (U.S. 69), on the right when traveling east.
Organized in 1849 in the new county courthouse (formerly at this site), the Woodville Academy offered advanced courses of study. Some of the subjects were astronomy, orthography (spelling), surveying and logic. In 1850 the school moved (1,500 ft. . . . — — Map (db m46111) HM
Near North Nellius Street, 0.1 miles south of Pine Street (U.S. 287).
In 1855 M. Priest deeded one acre of land, containing several graves, for use as a public burial ground. Another acre was donated by Jane Bean in 1859, and additional land was acquired later.
Woodville Magnolia Cemetery contains the graves of . . . — — Map (db m161385) HM
On Main Street at Broad Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Born 1832, Boyers was an outspoken supporter of the Union cause and WV statehood during the Civil War, publishing the pro-Northern paper, Virginia Plaindealer, 1860-1863. He became West Virginia's first Secretary of State in 1863, serving . . . — — Map (db m237523) HM
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 18) at Court Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Established, 1813. Named because it was halfway between Pennsylvania and the old salt wells on the Kanawha above Charleston. The "Jug Handle" on Middle Island Creek is one of the noted beauty spots of the Ohio Valley. — — Map (db m102049) HM
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 18) at Court Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
This monument has been dedicated in memory of Tyler County soldiers who participated in the War Between the States from 1861-1865. This war resulted in the birth of the great state of West Virginia.
Civil War soldiers names on this monument . . . — — Map (db m237525) WM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Oldest County High School in West Virginia — — Map (db m237524) HM
To the boys of this school
who gave their lives
for freedom's cause
Floyd A. Hickman •
Leslie P. Mintyre •
Frank H. Sayles •
Grover M. Thorin
In Appreciation — — Map (db m237526) WM
In honor of the graduates
who made the supreme sacrifice
in World War II
William A. Baker •
Roy H. Conaway •
Braxton H. Freeland •
Robert L. Folger Jr. •
Emmett R. Gatrell •
Lawrence J. Haught •
Raymond C. Ripley • . . . — — Map (db m237527) WM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of those who served and those who gave their lives in the defense of freedom "Korea" the forgotten war forgotten no more
"Freedom Is Not Free"
Sgt John S. Bettem •
PFC Charles T. Headley •
PFC William F. Michael •
Pvt . . . — — Map (db m238251) WM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
This memorial is dedicated to the men and women of Tyler County who gave their lives and who served their country during the Vietnam War.
May the world rest in peace when all of our brothers are home from Vietnam.
L/Cpl Joseph M . . . — — Map (db m237529) WM
On Riverside Drive at Catherine Street, on the right when traveling south on Riverside Drive.
Side A
"Big Moses" Well
Drilled on Joshua Russell farm 2 mi. North on Polecat Run. Almost abandoned because of presence of salt water, the well was made producer by Ludwig and Weeter's introduction of technology to siphon off water. . . . — — Map (db m80252) HM
This 84 ft. standard rig built in 1911 was used for drilling to the Big Injun Sand, 1481 ft. and pumping the well for many years. The derrick is being restored with labor and original equipment donated by the production department of Quaker State . . . — — Map (db m80253) HM
On Wells Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Elizabeth Street, on the left when traveling west on Wells Street.
Charles Wells settled here in 1776 and the first county court was held at his home. The town was named in 1815 for the Wells sisters and was incorporated in 1839. A ferry across the Ohio was established here in 1818. — — Map (db m80251) HM
On West Virginia Route 2 at County Route 28, on the right when traveling south on State Route 2.
Located near here are the graves of Sistersville founder Charles Wells and many of his descendants. Used from 1815 to 1925, the site includes 46 known graves, most from the 1800s. In 1832, Charles' son Eli built the home 'Welkin', with its fine . . . — — Map (db m80254) HM
