Hancock, created on January 15, 1848, is a county located in the farthest north of the U.S. state of West Virginia. Though it may be the smallest county in the state with just a total of 88 square miles, it offers several places to visit for tourists with a taste for history. The National Register of Historic Places lists ten properties located in Hancock County. Below is a brief description for each.
1. First National Bank-Graham Building (listed on November 2, 2000)
- Also known as the Ross building, this historic two story commercial building was built in 1903 and located in the city of New Cumberland.
2. Johnston-Truax House (listed on September 23, 1993)
- A 1 ½ story home built in 1785 and located in the city of Weirton.
3. Marland Heights Park and Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Pool (listed on
November 15, 1993)
- Located in Weirton, this historic park and swimming pool was built in 1934.
4. Marshall House (listed on March 12, 2001)
- Also known as McNeil House, this 2 ½ story historic home located at New Cumberland was built in 1887 by West Virginia State Senator Oliver S. Marshall.
5. James F. Murray House (listed on July 12, 1990)
- Located in the city of Chester, this “L”-shaped blond brick dwelling was built in 1904 and the home of James Murray. This house is also known as Murray- Abrams House.
6. People’s Bank (listed on March 17, 1995)
- Is a small Classical Revival building in Weirton built in 1930.
7. Dr. George Rigas House (listed on April 21, 2004)
- Built in 1936, this five-bay, 2 ½ story house is located at Weirton. It is associated with a local physician named Dr. George S. Rigas.
8. Peter Tarr Furnace Site (listed on January 1, 1976)
- This iron furnace in Weirton was built in the 1790s by a man named Grant who, along with his partner Peter Tarr, established the firm of Connell, Tar & Company.
9. Waterford Park ((listed on December 12, 2002)
- Known today as the Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort, this is a one- mile track located in Newell, WV and opened on May 19, 1951.
10. William E. Wells House (listed on April 23, 2009)
- Built in 1907, this three story Colonial Revival-style dwelling is located at Newell, WV.
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