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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17JW_weston-colored-school_Weston-WV.html
Built in 1882, the Weston Colored School was the fourth school erected with public funds for black children in West Virginia. It served the African-American community until desegregation in 1954. Later uses included a vocational agriculture classr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17JB_louis-bennett-library_Weston-WV.html
Home of Jonathan M. Bennett built 1875 and used as family home until 1922. Given by Mrs. Louis Bennett to county as public library to honor her husband and son. J.M. Bennett (1816 ~ 87) was active in state political and local business affairs in V…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13UW_trans-allegheny-lunatic-asylum_Weston-WV.html
When the Civil War began in 1861, the one-story wing on the far left of the building in front of you was all that stood here at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. The foundation of the main building had been completed; it was used to stable horse…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13UV_jacksons-mill_Weston-WV.html
Three generations of Jacksons operated mills here, beginning with Col. Edward Jackson before 1800. Jackson's Mill included saw and gristmills, carpenter shop, blacksmith forge, slave quarters, barns and other outbuildings, and a general store on 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12CL_jacksons-mill_Weston-WV.html
Site of boyhood home of Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. The first mill was built about 1808 by his grandfather, Col. Edward Jackson, who became a leader in border affairs. It is now the site of the W. Va. 4-H Camp for Boys and Girls.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7TR_weston-state-hospital_Weston-WV.html
The oldest State institution in West Virginia was authorized by an act of General Assembly of Virginia, March 22, 1858. The War Between the States delayed construction. It was not opened for patients until October 22, 1864.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7TL_weston-state-hospital_Weston-WV.html
Authorized as a western asylum by the state of Virginia in 1858. Construction was started in 1860, completed by the new State, and opened in 1864 as a hospital for mentally ill. This is the largest hand-cut stone building in America.