Henry Cooper House

The Henry Cooper House is a two-story log cabin with substantial wooden beams, located in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The structure displays traditional handcrafted construction techniques typical of early 19th-century frontier buildings.

The log house was built in 1804 in Slate District during the early settlement period of the region. Parkersburg purchased and relocated it to the city park in 1910 to preserve this example of frontier construction.

The building now serves as a museum run by the Daughters of American Pioneers, showing how early settlers lived in Wood County. Visitors see furniture, tools, and household items that reveal what daily life looked like for frontier families.

The house is located in Parkersburg City Park and is accessible during regular visiting hours throughout the year. Plan to spend time walking through the rooms to view the period furnishings and exhibits about frontier life.

The structure is considered one of the first two-story log cabins built in Wood County. This early building design shows the carpentry skills and ambitions of pioneers who wanted to construct solid and well-organized homes.

Location: West Virginia

Architectural style: rustic architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.27187,-81.52953

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45