When Levi Shinn constructed his log home, the log house, located along Route 19, is the oldest standing structure in North Central West Virginia. It is maintained by the Shinnston Historical Association, which opens the home for tours by the general public.

Shinnston is a community with pride that has led to the development of the Lowe Public Library, construction of the Clay District Veterans Memorial, the Bice-Ferguson Memorial Museum, and the construction of Ferguson Park, among other examples. For those who want to read more about our community’s history, several books are available at the library. We encourage you to read “A History of the City of Shinnston” by Lena E. Poling, to visit the library, the museum, and the Shinnston High School Alumni Room.

In 1972, the Shinnston Historical Association acquired the historic house. The organization made it their headquarters and transformed the first-floor rooms into a museum to showcase artifacts that belonged to the Shinn family. The following year, the house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Shinnston Historical Association owns the historic Levi Shinn log house, which is open for tours by appointment only. The Bice-Ferguson Memorial Museum, located at 400 Pike St. in Shinnston, is open April-October.