MOTHMAN MUSEUM
The Worlds ONLY Mothman Museum
See the largest collection of props and memorabilia from the movie "The Mothman Prophecies"--in the town where the Mothman sightings and encounters actually occurred. Read rare historical documents from the Mothman eyewitnesses themselves, documenting what they experienced that fateful night on November 15, 1966. See rare historical press clippings and photographs of the Silver Bridge disaster. Learn more about the historical figureheads of the Mothman legacy like John Keel, Mary Hyre, & the Scarberry & Mallete eyewitnesses. There is plenty here to be discovered. Research and uncover the truth for yourself
While you are visiting you will discover all of this & more: Rare archives all about Mothman & the mysterious happenings that occurred in Point Pleasant in 1966 & 1967. Original press clippings & video footage of the Silver Bridge disaster, UFO activity, & Mothman articles. Our Merchandise Store filled with Mothman souvenirs (T-shirts, hoodies, novelties, carrying bags, books, Mothman Energy drink, stickers, buttons, and more). Basically everything Mothman! Rare handwritten police reports from the original Mothman eyewitnesses documenting what they experienced. Mothman Prophecies prop collection used in the film. Lifelike costume/replica (perfect for photo opps). Located right next to the famous Mothman Statue "Search for the Mothman" Documentary Exhibits on John Keel, Mary Hyre, the Silver Bridge, & the Men In Black. For more info, visit mothmanmuseum.com
MOTHMAN STATUE
World Famous Mothman Statue
A 12-foot-tall metallic statue of The Mothman, created by artist and sculptor Bob Roach, was unveiled in 2003. No trip to Point Pleasant is complete without visiting the famous Mothman Statue that sits at the center of our Main Street, and is adjacent to the Mothman Museum. People can be seen getting their "selfies" with Mothman all hours of the day and night and he's been visited by people from all over the world. The 12 foot statue is a true work of art, and pays homage to one of the most famous legends in Point Pleasant history.
TU-ENDI-WEI STATE PARK
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At the junction of the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers stands this monument which commemorates the frontiersmen who fought and died at the Battle of Point Pleasant. This battle was fought with Chief Cornstalk on October 10,1774, and is recognized as the decisive engagement in a proactive series of Indian wars. The name "Tu-Endie-Wei" is a Wyandotte word meaning "point between two waters." The Point Pleasant Battlefield Monument was erected on October 10,1909 as a tribute to a battle fought on this same date in 1774. To learn about the battle along the banks of the Ohio River and about history preserved at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park click on ‘The Battle’ page or come visit the area and its history.
For more info, visit tu-endie-weistatepark.com
RIVER MUSEUM
Point Pleasant River Museum
The Point Pleasant River Museum and Learning Center focuses on river life and commercial enterprise on the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers. The museum has many displays and video demonstrations. Special guests will highlight topics such as great floods, boat construction, sternwheel steamers, river disasters and the local river industry's contribution to World War II. The museum also offers a pilot house simulator, aquarium and a research library. The building which houses the Point Pleasant River Museum has had a connection to the river since at least 1854 when it was established as a mercantile by Robert Mitchell. It has also served as a grocery store to accommodate local residents as well as river traffic via the dock just a few yards away at the end of Main Street. The last owner who used the location as a mercantile was the H. G. Nease Company. Many residents to this day know the Museum building as the "Old Nease Building." In the 1940s, a local company bought the property and used the structure as storage space. In 1990, the company Hartley, Hartley & Hartley, Inc., donated the building to the City of Point Pleasant for the purpose of creating a River Museum. After many years of hard work, by numerous volunteers, the Point Pleasant River Museum opened its doors to the public on May 1, 2003. For more info, visit pprivermuseum.com
RIVER WALK MURALS
Learn About Our History
The mural, painted by world-renowned artist, Robert Dafford, is located on the south side of the floodwall at the Fourth Street entrance to the Point Pleasant Riverfront Park. This mural depicts the Battle of Point Pleasant, fought on October 10, 1774. The Shawnee Indians, lead by Chief Cornstalk, attacked the newly arrived Virginia Militia, lead by Colonel Andrew Lewis just after daybreak. The battle lasted throughout the day. As darkness approached, the Shawnees pulled back across the Ohio River and made their way back to their village near what is now Chillicothe, OH. The Virginians pursued their attackers and negotiated a peace treaty at Camp Charlotte on October 25, 1774.
This mural is the first in a series that will provide an avenue to the past to capture a glimpse of the rich history of Point Pleasant and the surrounding valley. When completed, there will be a chronological history lesson where school groups and tourists can come and re-live the history in both audio and visual presentations
RIVERFRONT PARK
Our Amazing Riverfront Park & Amphitheatre
Point Pleasant's Riverfront Park can only be described in one word... AMAZING! From the 800-seat amphitheater, to the Battle of Point Pleasant flood wall murals, it is one of the most beautiful sites on the Ohio River. The park front boasts many features, from the aforementioned amphitheater and murals, to a 900-foot dock and small boat marina, to our beautiful Riverfront Pavillian overlooking the Ohio River, Every year the Riverfront Park hosts the annual Sternwheel Regatta, as well as many other events. If you are looking for a beautiful place to spend the day at the river, this is the place to be!
HISTORIC MAIN STREET
Beautiful Historic Downtown Point Pleasant
Discover the beauty and history of Point Pleasants downtown district. Main Street is a walk back in time, with historic buildings and wonderful shops. Main Street is home to the Worlds Only Mothman Museum and is the location of the Annual Mothman Festival. The historic, and reportedly haunted Lowe Hotel is a focal point of Historic Main Street. You will find amazing places to shop with the friendliest people you will ever meet. You will feel like family on Main Street!
KRODEL PARK & CAMPGROUND
Beautiful Krodel Park & Campground
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Beautiful 22 Acre Lake
The 22-acre lake is stocked each year by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. Trout, Bass, and Blue Gill are all caught in the lake. Handicap access dock is provided on the West side of the lake.
Splash Pad
Bring the kids out for a fun day at the Splash Pad.
Yak Shack
Playground
A playground located adjacent to the campground contains an obstacle course, swings, and a wooden climber and activity center.
Campground
The Campground, open from April 1 through October 31, has full hookups available at 64 sites. Fourteen winter sites are available. All have concrete runners and a patio with picnic table. A private bathhouse is in the camping area. Limited RV supplies and souvenirs are available at the office. Laundry facilities are available.
Clubhouse & Shelters
A clubhouse with kitchen and rest rooms facilities are available for rental. Also five picnic shelters are available for rental.
Fishing
State licensing laws must be met by fishermen. The 22-acre lake is stocked each year by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources.
FORT RANDOLPH
Fort Randolph is located in Krodel Park in Point Pleasant, WV. The fort is located approximately 1 mile from the sites of the original two forts that shared its name.
For more info, visit fortrandolph.org
WV STATE FARM MUSEUM
About
Buildings of historical value have been moved and rebuilt on the grounds. You will find log cabins and an early farmhouse, an operational 19th century blacksmith shop, turn-of-the-century doctor's and newspaper offices, the first Lutheran Church west of the Allegheny Mountains, and more.
A work in progress, the Museum attractions change from year-to-year. The collection of artifacts continues and building restoration is ongoing.
No visit would be complete without a stop to our country store, which features food products, crafts, and collectibles.
Since we are an operating farm museum, we try to maintain a few appropriate farm animals. While things change on a farm, at the time of this update we had horses, chickens, donkeys, a goat and a llama.
For more info, visit wvfarmmuseum.org
SILVER BRIDGE MEMORIAL
Memorial of The Collapse of The Silver Bridge
A plaque and memorial marks the spot where the bridge on-ramp was before it collapsed and killed 46 people and injured 9 more. The bridge collapsed in rush hour traffic on December 15, 1967.
AF KISAR HOUSE PROJECT
About
ake one look at the three-story brick home and you might think it plays host to a trove of treasurers. Take one step inside and you'll know it's true. Intricately hand-carved woodwork frames the doors as you step inside the house and from room to room, 15 in all. Each of the 12 fireplaces, many made of marble, boasts the same detailed woodwork,and ornate, imported tile covers many of the floors and walls.But the details that make this home so unique do not end there.
One special feature of the home is the parquet and carved ceilings, some of which were designed to be removed if there was a threat of high water - a very real possibility for downtown Point Pleasant, prior to the construction of the floodwall. There also are numerous pieces of antique furniture, such as a tiger-oak rocking chair and a rosewood piano, that are sprinkled throughout the rooms.
And then there's Hezekiah, the giant griffin carved out of golden oak, that stands guard in the foyer!
Located at 105 Third Street, in Point Pleasant, the house is truly has a unique presence. It was built in the late 1890s for A. F. Kisar, a jeweler; In 1962 Wayne and Margaret Kincaid purchased the home and after several years of extensive repairs and remodeling, moved in and made it their home. The Kincaid's operated a family-run grocery store on Main Street just a few yards away on Main Street.
Mrs. Kincaid would often open her house to visitors and loved to five tours. Her fondest dream was that, after her passing the home could be turned into a museum for all to tour and enjoy. That dream appeared to be all but impossible, when her heirs failed to find a benefactor. Main Street Point Pleasant, recognizing the potential for the home to become one of the key attractions in its downtown revitalization program, proposed to the Hartley's, a local successful family business that it purchase the home and donate it to the City.
In 2008 the transfer of ownership was completed and now Main Street Point Pleasant has taken on the task of restoring the home and preparing it to become a showcase of early architecture and integrating it into the story of the rich history of this river city.
The challenge is enormous! The slate roof needs replaced. The heating system requires an upgrade to an allseason temperature/humidity control, to protect the contents. The windows need replaced with a period-correct design. The foyer that was added next to the floodwall needs to be removed. The outbuildings need to be demolished and a period garden with parking needs to be constructed.
LOWE HOTEL
Historic Lowe Hotel
The historic Lowe Hotel is located in the heart of the Point Pleasant Historic District at the corner of Fourth and Main Streets. Its grand structure was built in 1901 and originally named the Spencer Hotel in honor of J.S. Spencer. Then operated by two brothers, Homer and Griff Smith, the hotel was purchased by the Lowe family in 1929 after the stock market crash and renamed the Lowe Hotel. The hotel is now owned by Ruth and Rush Finley, who purchased the Lowe in 1990. A visit to the Lowe gives a step back in time with today's conveniences. Ruth and Rush have been continually upgrading the building and adding their personal touch to the business. The friendly atmosphere and hospitality create a very pleasant and restful experience for the traveler.
RIVERS TO RIDGES HERITAGE TRAIL
Heritage Trail
Scenic byway linking historic Nitro to Point Pleasant, traveling through Putnam County's historic attractions
