Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Jackson County Marker Photos

    Recommended Reviews - Jackson County Marker

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    10 months ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    Verify this business for free

    Get access to customer & competitor insights.

    Verify this business

    Staats Mill Covered Bridge - Staats Mill Covered Bridge Historical Marker

    Staats Mill Covered Bridge

    5.0(3 reviews)
    11.2 mi

    This beautiful red bridge was completed in 1887 and it originally spanned the Tug Fork of Big Mill…read moreCreek. It was named after Enoch Staats, whose water-powered mill and store anchored the surrounding community. The Staats family were early settlers, arriving around 1780. Enoch's father, Isaac Staats, built the first mill on the site. H.T. Hartley built it using the Long Truss system, patented by Stephen Long in 1830, featuring distinctive "X"-braced diagonals across 11 panels. In 1971, the bridge was modified with steel girders inside the original trusses to support modern loads and in 1983, it was relocated about three miles to here and converted to pedestrian only use. The park can get quite busy on beautiful summer days so be prepared to be challenged finding a parking space. [Review 571 of 2025 - 156 in West Virginia - 24132 overall]

    This lovely piece of history has been a constant in my life growing up. We have many outings at…read moreCedar Lakes Park in Ripley, and this lovely red wooden historical covered bridge has been in the scenery backdrop all those many years. The bridge is well built since 1887. Built in 1887, the Staats Mill Covered Bridge originally crossed the Tug Fork of Big Mill Creek and was named for Enoch Staats' water-powered mill.. The Staats family were early settlers to the area, arriving around 1780. The bridge is a 97-foot-long "long truss" built by Henry Hartley This location is not the original location it was moved here for safe keeping and easy public access. My people use this lovely old bridge as a back drop in photo ops for weddings, prom, graduation, birthday pics, various different ideas. This is a lovely bridge and FREE to enjoy

    Photos
    Staats Mill Covered Bridge - Staats Mill Covered Bridge, Ripley

    Staats Mill Covered Bridge, Ripley

    Staats Mill Covered Bridge - Staats Mill Covered Bridge, Ripley

    Staats Mill Covered Bridge, Ripley

    Staats Mill Covered Bridge - Staats Mill Covered Bridge, Ripley

    See all

    Staats Mill Covered Bridge, Ripley

    Mothman Statue - Mothman Statue, Point Pleasant

    Mothman Statue

    4.8(36 reviews)
    13.1 mi

    It's bright silver and really doesn't match the witness descriptions of the alleged Mothman too…read morewell but so what? Mothman is so fun and freakishly wild and just about the only thing that puts this sleepy West Virginia town on the map. If you're within twenty or thirty miles and at all susceptible to kitsch how can you not swing by and snap a pic or three and maybe a couple dozen selfies with ol' red eyes here in all his anthropomorphic glory? And not only is your time with the statue free but you might actually make money if you choose to snatch the funds people have stuck into Mothy's bunghole. I don't know the story on that custom and pilfering butt money might be bad luck, though. As much as it pains this Detroiter to admit it I must say the Mothman statue is cooler than the Robocop statue.

    Love the legend. Loved the statue. Not sure why people are sticking quarters in his backside, but…read morealso not sure why the artist made him so thicc if he didn't expect people to do something like this. Lol I love seeing the different depictions of this legend and the shiny metallic vision of this artist is a unique style, but I loved it. I definitely agree with some of the other reviewers that people could be more thoughtful at this attraction . There were a lot of people taking their sweet time and grabbing all over the statue and just kind of hanging out chatting. We personally just waited patiently to take a couple photos, read the plaque and move on, which I feel like most people should know is standard etiquette for something like this. Definitely worth a stop and a few photos if you're in the area. Please be considerate of others and as always "All hail Mothman!".

    Photos
    Mothman Statue - Imagine him flying above you on the interstate at like 100mph

    Imagine him flying above you on the interstate at like 100mph

    Mothman Statue - Master Shake voice: yeah, he's Mothman.

    Master Shake voice: yeah, he's Mothman.

    Mothman Statue - The man. The Moth. The legend.

    See all

    The man. The Moth. The legend.

    Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum - Lobby to buy tickets

    Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

    4.6(150 reviews)
    77.6 mi

    Great experience, staff was very friendly and fun. I would definitely come back ! It was spooky and…read moreeducational.

    Easily one of the best tours I've ever taken…read more I knew this would need to be part of our WV itinerary as soon as this place's existence became known to me while I was planning a possible trip. Just the name is enough to grab you but it certainly delivers. The thought of doing a paranormal tour intrigued me but I was also interested in the history. We arrived at 2:20 and were informed the paranormal tour wasn't starting until 4. Did we really want to wait until 4?! The very nice man provided descriptions of all of the tours and the paranormal one just sounded so interesting that it didn't seem like a real debate. We bought tickets and were considering how we would kill time but it turns out, they have a very interesting museum about the place's history on the first floor that someone entertained my ADHD ass until 3:55. It was incredible. As if that couldn't get any better, the tour was absolutely fascinating. We were taken throughout the museum and our guide, Brad, was impressively knowledgeable about the place, answered every question in exquisite detail. The only disappointment was that instead of experiencing anything paranormal, we were just told stories about things other people have experienced. Don't get me wrong, this was captivating but I was hoping to experience something for myself which I did not. An absolute must visit if you are interested in this kind of shit and are anywhere remotely in the vicinity.

    Photos
    Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum - The nurses outfits throughout 1864 to 1994

    The nurses outfits throughout 1864 to 1994

    Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum - Antique lobotomy chairs used inside the facility

    Antique lobotomy chairs used inside the facility

    Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum - Front of building

    See all

    Front of building

    Criel Mound - Indian Mound Historical Marker at Criel Mound, South Charleston

    Criel Mound

    5.0(5 reviews)
    35.3 mi

    If you're cruising through South Charleston and spot a big grassy hill tucked between antique shops…read moreand quiet streets, that's the Criel Mound. It's worth a stop. It's not flashy, but there's something grounding about standing next to a structure built over 2,000 years ago by the aboriginal people. The steps leading up are wide and gentle, and once you reach the top, you get a surprisingly peaceful view of the neighborhood. It's a quick visit. The mound itself is steeped in mystery and history. Archaeologists found 13 skeletons inside, including a central figure surrounded by others. There's a small park around the mound with interpretive signs that give you just enough context to spark curiosity. Some locals say horse races were once held around it, and there's even talk of burials that might represent alliances between different tribes. It's wild to think about how much has happened on that patch of earth, and how little we still know. The Criel Mound stands to quietly anchor the town. Kids run up the steps, people are walking dogs, and there's me, pausing to read the plaques. There is a sense of reverence here if you feel it. It's not at all a playground. [Review 569 of 2025 - 154 in West Virginia - 24130 overall]

    The Criel Mound is a historic and cultural gem nestled in South Charleston, WV…read more The small park which houses it has plenty of street parking available and several interpretive signs around the mound explaining its history, importance, and what archaeologists discovered inside the mound when excavating. The mound is the second largest Adena mound in West Virginia and is believed to have been developed between 250 and 150 B.C. The Criel Mound was originally one of 50 mounds and prehistoric earthworks located in WV but unfortunately most have since been destroyed due to industrialization. It's definitely worth a visit (plan on about 30 minutes) if you're in the area.

    Photos
    Criel Mound
    Criel Mound
    Criel Mound - Criel Mound, South Charleston

    See all

    Criel Mound, South Charleston

    Jackson County Marker - landmarks - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...