Bank of Glen Jean
National Register of Historic Places

Bank of Glen Jean

Glen Jean, Fayette County, West Virginia
Listed
February 10, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83003236

About this property

The Bank of Glen Jean is located in the unincorporated community of Glen Jean, West Virginia. The bank was the financial center of a railroading, mining and financial conglomerate belonging to William McKell, son of Thomas G. and Jean McKell, the town's namesake. Built in 1909, the bank operated until 1939. It is now a visitor contact center for New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The bank is built in stone masonry, using local sandstone found above the Sewell coal seam. Exterior walls are 28 inches thick. The floors and roof are of steel construction. A panel above the door reads "Bank 1909." A 1917 addition constructed for McKell's coal and railroad operations uses wood floors and roof. The sign above its entrance states "McKell." The bank resembles a smaller version of the 1907 Fayette County National Bank in Fayetteville.

Location

Glen Jean, Fayette County, West Virginia
37.92836, -81.15514

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When was Bank of Glen Jean listed on the National Register?

Bank of Glen Jean was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 10, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Bank of Glen Jean?

Bank of Glen Jean is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bank of Glen Jean?

The period of significance for Bank of Glen Jean is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1909.

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