Registered Historic Landmarks in Gilmer County, West Virginia

Gilmer County, West Virginia features ten nationally registered historic landmarks. Not just buildings, but bridges and an early settlement cemetery which includes the burial site of Civil War veterans and at least one War of 1812 veteran. Pisgah Church, and its historical cemetery can be found along Route 5, west of Glenville. Other registered historical landmarks are highlighted below.

The Arbuckle House
Now known as the GSC Alumni Center, this modified Queen Anne style house was built for John E. Arbuckle, circa 1908. It is located at 213 High Street, Glenville, West Virginia. The two-and-a-half story house's most outstanding characteristics are its octagonal tower, classical porches, and extraordinary interior detail.

Job's Temple
Begun in 1860 and completed after the Civil War, this hand-hewn log church building is the oldest in the county. Built with local poplar trees and clay chinking, the church is 9.5 miles from Glenville on West Virginia Route 5 West. A paved driveway, parking lot and picnic shelter are available for easy access and recreation.

Cedarville School
Constructed in 1923 by Albert N. West to meet the needs of a growing population, this historic school sits on a three-acre site that overlooks the village of Cedarville. The stucco covered school retains many of its original features, including rolled-steel window assemblies, wooden gym floor and state, and school bell in the yard. It is located off of Gilmer County's Route 17, six miles past Cedar Creek State Park.

Duck Run Cable Suspension Bridge
Constructed in 1922 by local residents, this bridge is approximately 350 feet long with a deck ten feet wide. The wooden structure and abutments and piers were made from materials obtained locally, however, steel cables, hangers and anchors were brought down river by boat. The bridge spans the Little Kanawha River at WV 5/CR 30 three miles east of Glenville.

Job's Temple is the oldest building in Gilmer County.

Credit: Lisa L. Hayes-Minney

Copyright: Lisa L. Hayes-Minney