In 1794, Peter Tarr built the first iron furnace west of the Alleghenies on Kings Creek near Weirton, in Hancock County. As well as making cooking utensils and iron grates, this furnace also cast the cannonballs used by Commodore Oliver H. Perry in the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie.
- Hancock County Historical Museum
1008 Ridge Avenue, New Cumberland, WV
(304)304-564-4800
Summer hours are now in effect: 1:00-4:30 pm, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday; also open by request, for tours and special events.
During May and June, enjoy the exhibit of 81 hats in styles that span two decades. Two early 1900s costumes are on display, and an abbreviated display of some period wedding gowns. In July, come and see baseball, swimsuit, and miliary exhibits.
and Cultural Center
3393 Main St, Weirton, WV 26062
The Museum has various displays, including old photographs,old local advertising, Weirton Steel history, and high school yearbooks. There is also a large collection of old movies, filmed in Weirton, of the people and places as they appeared in the 1930's through the 1950’s. There are DVDs of old photographs, available for viewing in the Museum.
Picture calendars, the 'Weirton Area History Game',and history books are available.
The Museum is open Monday through Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm, and other hours by appointment; call Dennis Jones 304-479-7266.
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