History & Arts
Webster County was created in 1860, the last county in West Virginia to be created before the state’s separation from Virginia on June 20th, 1863. Over the years, the natural scenic beauty and quiet lifestyle attracted a creative class of artisans and crafters who ply their trade here. Woodworkers, potters, jewelry-makers, basket weavers and others create a variety of unique hand-crafted items which can be found in many small shops in the area.
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 … Continue reading Coal Block
Hanging Rocks
An unnamed Middle Pennsylvanian sandstone assigned to the economically-important coal-bearing Kanawha Formation. These deposits were deposited on a low-lying coastal plain around 313 million years ago. The sandstone that forms … Continue reading Hanging Rocks
Jerry Run Summer Theater
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 … Continue reading Jerry Run Summer Theater
Lover’s Lane Boardwalk
Lover’s Lane Boardwalk starts on Back Fork Street which is across from Minnich’s Florist and is a 100-yard walk past the Webster Springs Post Office. It is easily accessible from … Continue reading Lover’s Lane Boardwalk
Lowther’s Store
An historic general store located near the former town of Wheeler, it was built about 1900 and expanded about 1910. The building is a one-story rectangular, wood-frame building with a foundation of field stones and … Continue reading Lowther’s Store
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. … Continue reading McLaughlin House
Mollohan Mill
Constructed in 1894 on the banks of the Holly River, Mollohan Mill operated until 1953 when it was closed after a major flood destroyed its dam and washed away one … Continue reading Mollohan Mill
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, … Continue reading Morton Mansion
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 … Continue reading Salt Sulphur Well & Veterans Memorial
Webster County Genealogy Room
The Genealogy Room is located in the basement of the Webster – Addison Public Library and has materials for historic research. There is also a social room available for rent … Continue reading Webster County Genealogy Room
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 … Continue reading Webster Springs Hotel
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 … Continue reading Webster Springs Railroad Depot
