Mail Pouch Barns

Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes
Where to find it

Along the northwest side of CR-50/40 (old US-50) over looking the town of Toll Gate. From WV-74 intersection, with CR-50/40, east of Pennsboro, head east for 2.2 miles to Barber Hill that intersects CR-50/40 from the left. Bear left onto the road and travel 0.3 miles. The barn is on the left side of Barber Hill. The Mail Pouch sign faces northeast. Barber Hill was once old US-50 which continued on in a northeast direction to intersect CR-50/43/old US-50. At one time a person travelling west on old US-50 would have had a full and close view of the Mail Pouch sign which faces northeast. One side. Black background.

Latitude
N 39° 16.41'
Longitude
W -80° 54.96'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Red
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* (razed and removed) Along the west side of Ellenboro Rd (WV-16) south of the US-50 intersection by 2.7 miles. The barn was on the right side of WV-16 headed headed south from US-50. The Mail Pouch sign faced north. One side. Red background.

Latitude
N 39° 13.9049'
Longitude
-81° 02.3242'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
2
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* (razed and removed) Along the east side of Smithville Rd (WV-16) south of S. Spring St. intersection, in Harrisville, by 4.2 miles. The barn was on the left side of WV-16 headed south from Harrisville. The Mail Pouch end faced north. The Mail Pouch side faced west. Black backgrounds.

Latitude
N 39° 08.9207'
Longitude
W -81° 02.8002'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* (razed and removed) Along the southwest side of Staunton Turnpike (WV-47) southeast of the RitchieCo./Wirt Co. line by 5.4 miles. The Mail Pouch barn was on the right sie fo the Staunton Turnpike headed southeast from the County line. The Mail Pouch sign faced north. One end. Black background.

Latitude
N 39° 05.6681'
Longitude
W -81° 14.1536'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* (dismantled and sold) Along the north side of Arnoldsburg Rd. (US-33/US-119) east of WV-14 (just west of Spencer), by 6.0 miles. The barn was on the left side of Arnoldsburg Rd. headed east from WV-14. The Mail Pouch sign faced east. One side. Black background.

Latitude
N 38° 47.59'
Longitude
W -81° 15.35'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Red
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* Along the west side of Charleston Rd. (US-119) south of US-33 (Main St.), in Spencer, by about 5.5 miles. The barn was on the right side of Charlseton Rd. headed south from Spencer. The Mail Pouch sign faced east. One end. Red background.

Latitude
N 38° 43.9965'
Longitude
W -81° 22.7050'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
2
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes, Not for long
Where to find it

Along the west side of Parkersburg Rd. (WV-14) north of WV-33, in Spencer, by about 3.8 miles. The barn is on the left side of Parkersburg Rd. headed north from Spencer. Mail Pouch end faces north. Mail Pouch side faces east. Black backgrounds.

Latitude
N 38° 49.72'
Longitude
W -81° 23.69'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes
Where to find it

Along the west side of Parkersburg Rd. (WV-14) north of US-33 (Main St.), in Spencer, by about 6.0 miles. The barn is on the left side of Parkersburg Rd. headed north from Spencer. The Mail Pouch sign faces east. One side. Black background.

Latitude
N 38° 51.46'
Longitude
W -81° 24.34'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes
Where to find it

US-119 (Victory Ave.) north of US-50 (N. Pike St.) in Grafton, by about 2.0 miles. The barn is on the left side of the highway headed northeast. The Mail Pouch sign faces northeast. One end. Black background.

Latitude
N 39° 21.76'
Longitude
W -79° 58.69'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
2
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* Exact location in Taylor Co, is unknown.

Latitude
N/A
Longitude
N/A
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes
Where to find it

Along the southeast side of Energy Hwy (WV-2), in Friendly, southwest of WV-18 (Tyler Hwy.) by about 4.1 miles. The barn is on the left side of the highway headed southwest. The Mail Pouch sign faces southwest. One side. Black Background.

Latitude
N 39° 30.83'
Longitude
W -81° 03.70'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* Along the southeast side of Energy Hwy. (WV-2 ) southwest of the Tyler Hwy. (WV-18) intersection (just south of Sistersville) by 2.5 miles. The barn was on the left side of the Energy Hwy. (WV-2) headed southwest from Sistersville. The Mail Pouch sign faced north. One end. Black background.

Latitude
N 39° 31.9697'
Longitude
W -81° 02.3836'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE (fallen and removed)* Along the northwest side of Clarksburg Rd. (US-119/WV-20) northeast of US-33 by about 3.9 miles. The barn was on the left side of Clarksburg Rd. headed northeast. The Mail Pouch sign faced northeast. One side. Black background.

Latitude
N 39° 02.96'
Longitude
W -80° 12.19'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes
Where to find it

Along the west side of Old Elkins Rd. (CR-151/old US-33) southeast of US-33/US-48 by about 3.6 miles. Take exit off of US-33/US-48 at Upper Childers Run Rd. south to intersection with Old Elkins Rd. Follow Old Elkins Rd. to the barn on the right side of Old Elkins Rd. headed south. The Mail Pouch sign faces North. One end. Black background. Greatly faded.

Latitude
N 38° 57.10'
Longitude
W -80° 08.16'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Other Building
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* Along the North side of Old Elkins Rd. (CR-151/old US-33) southeast of US-33/US-48 by about 4.4 miles. Take exit off of US-33/US-48 at Upper Childers Run Rd. south to intersection with Old Elkins Rd. Follow Old Elkins Rd. to the building on the left side of Old Elkins Rd. headed southeast. The Mail Pouch sign faced southeast. One side. Black background.

Latitude
N 38° 56.5227'
Longitude
W -80° 07.7017'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* (razed and removed) Along the north side of Weston Rd. (US-33/US-48/US-119) west of WV-20/US-119 (N. Locust St.) intersection, in Buckhannon, by about 1.5 miles. The barn was on the right side of the highway headed west. The Mail Pouch sign (which was greatly faded) faced east. One end. Black background.

Latitude
N 39° 00.2126'
Longitude
W -80° 15.4991'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes
Where to find it

Along the northeast side of WV-152 north of US-52 by about 5.5 miles. Just south of Missouri Branch. The barn is on the right side of the highway headed northwest. The Mail Pouch sign faces southeast. One side. Black background.

Latitude
N 38° 00.01'
Longitude
W -82° 24.20'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Red
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes
Where to find it

Along the east side of WV-152 north of US-52 by about 6.5 miles. The barn fronts on CH-52/73. The barn is on the right side of the highway headed north. The Mail Pouch sign faces west. One side. Red background.

Latitude
N 38° 00.36'
Longitude
W -82° 24.85'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes
Where to find it

Along the northeast side of WV-75 southeast of US-52 by about 1.3 miles. The barn is on the left side of the highway headed southeast. The Mail Pouch sign faces southeast. One side. Black background. Very difficult to see because of a roof overhang.

Latitude
N 38° 21.81'
Longitude
W -82° 34.24'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
2
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes, Greatly faded
Where to find it

Along the south side of WV-75 southeast of US-52 by about 2.7 miles. The barn is on the right side of the highway headed southeast. Mail Pouch end faces north. Mail Pouch side faces east. Black backgrounds. Greatly faded.

Latitude
N 38° 21.27'
Longitude
W -82° 33.25'