Pin Oak Fountain
National Register of Historic Places

Pin Oak Fountain

Pin Oak, Hampshire County, West Virginia
Listed
May 30, 2016
Type
Object
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
16000314

About this property

The Pin Oak Fountain was built in the U.S. state of West Virginia by the West Virginia State Road Commission and local artisans in 1932 on land given by H.R. Edeburn. The crystal quartz used in construction was quarried from behind nearby Bloomery Iron Furnace on Diamond Ridge, and the stone from the hillside behind the fountain. The fountain's spring water is gravity fed from the hill above and continues to supply area residents and travelers. The fountain is a popular site for picnics, dances, courting, and auctions. Pin Oak Fountain was restored in 1988 and is maintained by the Pin Oak Extension Homemakers Club. The fountain and its historical marker are located on West Virginia Route 29, eight miles southeast of Paw Paw in the community of Pin Oak. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.

Location

Pin Oak, Hampshire County, West Virginia
39.43676, -78.45219

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Nearby Historic Sites

Saint Charles Catholic Mission Church
Civil War
6.7 mi
Paw Paw Old Mayor's Office and Jail
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6.7 mi
North River Mills Historic District
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7.5 mi
Hook's Tavern
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9.6 mi
Scanlon Farm
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10.7 mi

Nearby Battles

Skirmish at Back Creek Valley (Morgan/Hampshire)
1862Civil War
4.4 mi

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When was Pin Oak Fountain listed on the National Register?

Pin Oak Fountain was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 2016.

What type of historic resource is Pin Oak Fountain?

Pin Oak Fountain is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Pin Oak Fountain?

The period of significance for Pin Oak Fountain is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1932.

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