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Est. 1957 · Princeton, WVHistorical Society

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Front and side of the Mercer County Historical Society house at 908 Harrison Street in Princeton
MCHS headquarters

Research center & Society collections

908 Harrison Street, Princeton
Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Offices and research collections include documents, photographs, maps, and genealogical materials. Call before a long trip.

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MCHS museums.

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Military history

Mercer County War Museum

Dedicated to honoring the sacrifice and chronicling the experiences of Mercer County residents who served in conflicts from the Civil War to modern day. Exhibits cover the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World Wars I & II, and modern conflicts.

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AdmissionAsk about current admission
Contact(304) 425-9017
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Rural history

Mercer County Agricultural Museum

Step back to the era when farming and timber were the backbone of southern West Virginia. The museum showcases historic machinery, homestead-life exhibits and a reconstructed rural schoolhouse.

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HoursSeasonal; confirm before visiting
AdmissionAsk about current admission
Contact(304) 425-9017
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Rail heritage · Separate museum

Princeton Railroad Depot & Museum

The preserved Virginian Railway depot interprets Princeton's rail history and its role in the region's economic development.

LocationPrinceton, WV — see the downtown Mercer Street district
HoursOpen daily, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
AdmissionFree / Donations accepted
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Todd Flat Historical School

Visit Mercer County identifies this one-room schoolhouse as an 1868 landmark that also served as White Chapel Church. Now interpreted as a museum, it retains original pews, student photographs, restored desks, and other artifacts connected with rural education and worship.

Address1240 Alvis Road, Princeton, WV
SeasonOpen through October 1
HoursSunday 1:00–4:00 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
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