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

The Mansion House

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2018

1. The Mansion House Marker

Inscription. The “Mansion House” was built in 1796 by Walter Newman for a tavern. It was the first hewn log house in the Kanawha Valley and was made entirely by hand. Later it was enlarged and in 1901 the Daughters of the American Revolution aided by patriotic citizens of Mason County had it restored to its original style. It has Colonial and Early American furnishings and is a repository for relics. The Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter, N.S.D.A.R. are custodians and use it for a Chapter House.

Erected by The Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 38° 50.359′ N, 82° 8.47′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. It is on South Main Street south of 1st Street, on the right when traveling south. It is in Tu-Endie-Wei State Park, outside the flood wall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Point Pleasant WV 25550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France

and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Colonel Andrew Lewis (a few steps from this marker); Water Panther Stone (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The Sallie Marmet Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Point Pleasant (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Charles Lewis (within shouting distance of this marker); The Magazine (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Chief Cornstalk (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Chief Cornstalk (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Regarding The Mansion House. The Mansion House Museum is open daily May through October. There is no charge but donations are accepted.

The Mansion House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2018

2. The Mansion House

Marker is on the wall between the door and window. The mouth of the Kanawha at the Ohio River is in the distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,342 times since then and 80 times this year. Last updated on February 26, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.