Peter G. Van Winkle House

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Peter G. Van Winkle House, Historic residence in Julia-Ann Square Historic District, Parkersburg, United States.

The Peter G. Van Winkle House is a two-story residence built in the Queen Anne style on Juliana Street. It features a hipped roof with intersecting gables, decorative turrets, and multiple dormers that define its appearance.

Built in the late 1800s, this house was home to US Senator Peter G. Van Winkle, a major figure in West Virginia's early statehood. The property reflects the growth of Parkersburg as a center of politics and commerce during that era.

The residence reflected the tastes of influential families who shaped Parkersburg in the late 1800s. Its prominent location and design conveyed the social standing of those who lived there.

The residence is located within the Julia-Ann Square Historic District, an area with several buildings of historical importance clustered together. Plan time to walk around the neighborhood and see how this house fits among other historic structures nearby.

The property earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, recognizing its role in early West Virginia politics. This designation connected the building to the larger story of how local leaders shaped transportation development in the region.

Location: West Virginia

Architectural style: Queen Anne style architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.26722,-81.55944

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01

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