History and Arts
Webster County was created in 1860, the last county in West Virginia to be created before the state’s separation from Virginia. A number of historic events have taken place here, from the first concrete street and first elevator in the state to the killing of the last known buffalo in West Virginia. Though some of the historic places and events have vanished from sight, many historic places remain to be visited.
Over the years, the natural scenic beauty and quiet lifestyle have attracted a creative class of artisans and crafters who ply their trade here. Woodworkers, potters, jewelry-makers and others create a variety of unique hand-crafted items which can be found in many small shops in the area. Visit our "shopping listings" to find out more. Performing arts venues are less common, however, opportunities do exist for those looking for a live performance.
Camp Caesar
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Camp Caesar can be found nestled on the edge of Monongahela National Forest in the towering mountains of southern Webster County. This 300 acre 4-H camp includes lodging and camping facilities, exhibit and assembly halls, recreational facilities and much ...
Coal Block
Since the early part of the 20th Century coal
has been of economic importance to Webster
County . The men of Barton (now Curtin) #2
mine placed this large block of coal here in
1930 as a tribute to the area’s history of
mining.
Jerry Run Summer Theater
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Jerry Run Summer Theater is a rustic, indoor acoustic music venue located in rural Hacker Valley-Cleveland area of northern Webster County, WV, on Rte. 20, about 1 mile north of Holly River State Park. Performances are held on weekends from April through ...
McLaughlin House
Dr. John McLaughlin was one of the first three physicians in Webster County. Known state wide as a highly skilled physician and diagnostician, he built his home here in 1894. The small building in front was used as his office. The house at one time was h ...
Mollohan's Mill
Constructed in 1894 on the banks of the Holly River, Mollohan's Mill was closed in the 1950's, and restored by the Mollohan family beginning in the 1980's. The mill was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and is today one of the only remai ...
Morton Mansion
Designed by Senator E.H. Morton, construction of this house began in 1909 and was finished in 1912. Each room has a different type of native wood; curly birch, oak, cherry, walnut, etc. all from the Cherry River Boom and Lumber Company. It was the first ...
Salt Sulphur Well & Veterans Memorial
In the late 1800's to early 1900's, salt sulphur springs drew thousands of visitors to Webster Springs each year. The water, highly impregnated with hydrogen sulfide gas, were thought to be beneficial for ills of the liver, stomach, kidneys and bladder a ...
Webster County Genealogy Room
The Genealogy Room is located in the basement of the Webster - Addison Public Library. Speak to librarian for more details.
Webster Springs Hotel
Webster Springs once held the largest wooden hotel in West Virginia. Originally, a small hotel was built in 1897 on the flat bottomland by the Elk River, now known as Hotel Bottom. As the railroad expanded into Webster Springs and the salt sulphur waters ...
Webster Springs Railroad Depot
The Webster Springs Railroad Depot served Webster Springs for freight and passenger service from the early to mid 1900's and was later used for various commercial and community purposes. In 2010, the property was purchased by the Town of Addison (Webster ...