Marland Heights Park and Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Pool - Weirton, West Virginia
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 40° 24.223 W 080° 35.992
17T E 533953 N 4472644
Historic park and swimming pool in Weirton, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WMK6R8
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/20/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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Marland Heights Park and Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Pool is a historic park and swimming pool located at Weirton, Hancock County, West Virginia. The Park was dedicated in July 1934 and is a contributing site. It has two contributing structures and one building; the Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Pool, a large wood timber and stone picnic shelter, and a tool shed. The ovoid-shaped pool was built in 1934, with funds from the David Weir Estate and maintenance support from the Weirton Steel Corporation. The main entrance to the pool features Art Deco style design features.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

- Wikipedia

The pool and park are very well maintained and continue to serve the community.

Street address:
Jct. of Williams Dr. and Riverview Dr.
Weirton, West Virginia


County / Borough / Parish: Hancock

Year listed: 1993

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event

Periods of significance: 1925-1949

Historic function: Recreation And Culture

Current function: Recreation And Culture

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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