Point Pleasant in Mason County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Point Pleasant River Museum

Corner of First and Main Streets

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021

1. Point Pleasant River Museum Marker

Unfortunately, at the time that the photograph was taken, the marker was partially covered with a board. Some text has been inferred.

Inscription. Mitchell first established this building in the mercantile business with a specialty for supplies. There has been a business on this spot since that time. The Point Pleasant River Museum was established in 2003 with a focus on the history, the lore and the economics of the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 2003.

Location. 38° 50.377′ N, 82° 8.398′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. Marker is on Main Street just south of 1st Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 Main St, Point Pleasant WV 25550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Str. Weber W. Sebald (within shouting distance of this marker); Point Pleasant Battle / War of 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mansion House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ann Bailey (within shouting distance of this marker); 12 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Livia S. Poffenbarger (within shouting distance of this marker); 105 Main Street

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Fort Randolph (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.

The Point Pleasant River Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021

2. The Point Pleasant River Museum

Unfortunately, at the time of the photograph, the museum building was boarded up.

Point Pleasant River Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

3. Point Pleasant River Museum

Donor plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

4. Donor plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on January 5, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.

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