1788 Wells Log House
Constructed by Alexander Wells at
65 Washington St., Buffaloe, Virginia
(present day Third St.,
Wellsburg, West Virginia)
The Wells Log House was, and is, in the
“National Register of Historic Places”
District of Wellsburg (registered 1981)
The four room/two floor log house
has a “turkey breast” design fireplace
in each room.
Gratitude to Riverview Baptist Chapel
whose foresight permitted the
Wells Log House to be preserved
for education and enjoyment.
Brooke County Commissioners
are pleased to preserve and cherish
this structure as a memorial for, and
reminder of, our ancestors and history.
Dedicated May 2004
Marker is at the intersection of Charles Street and 6th Street, on the left when traveling north on Charles Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
