Beehive Inn
1828 until flood in late 1800's
Ephraim Bee and his wife Catherine's inn served
stages from the Northwest Turnpike. J.H. Diss Debar,
W.V. State Seal designer said seeing all the children
playing about, he had never dined in a Bee Hive before. Thereafter it was the Bee Hive Inn.
In 1845 Ephraim founded the Ancient and Honorable
Order of E Clampsus Vitus here. As founder
he took the title of Noble Grand Gyascutis.
E Clampsus Vitus spread through out the U.S.A.
especially the booming California Gold Rush area.
It still thrives here and in the western U.S. as an
Historical Society with 100,000 plus members.
Dedicated May 8, 2005. C.Y. 6010
The Western Brothers of The Ancient and Honorable Order Of E Clampus Vitus and the W.V. Vipers
Credo Quia Absurdum
Marker is on North Bend Rail Trail.
Courtesy hmdb.org
