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Job Prickett House

Just south of the fort stands an original farmhouse built in 1859 by Job Prickett, the great-grandson of Captain Jacob Prickett. The Job Prickett House has been restored to provide visitors a glimpse of the progress that took place in the Pricketts Fort community between the 18th and 19th centuries. Although still primitive by today’s standards, the brick home illustrates the evolution of an increasingly civilized lifestyle, and the availability of mass-produced furnishings.
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The simple floor plan of the home is typical of a 19th century farmhouse; however, Job Prickett incorporated several unique architectural styles into the exterior. The front of the home reflects the Federal style, with two doors and four windows. The Greek Revival style was used in the appearance of the flush chimneys and the four-panel, transom-topped doors.

Many of the family’s original furnishings, tools, and handmade objects have been carefully preserved and are on display in the house. The Job Prickett House was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Hours of Operation


Visitor Center:
Open Daily - 10am to 4pm.
After October 27th, 2024 Closed Weekends until April 21st, 2025.

Fort Tours:
The 2025 season begins on April 21st and runs through October 26th. 
​Closed Mondays and Tuesdays after Labor Day.
Self-guided audio tours are available during the off-season beginning in January.


The Junction Cafe:
  • Open April 1st, 2025
    • 10AM to 5PM, Sun-Thur
    • 10Am to 6PM, Fri-Sat
For menu and updates, click on The Junction Cafe or follow on Facebook at Thejunction At Pricketts Fort. 
​For questions or to book group reservations call 304-612-9947.

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Pricketts Fort
Memorial Foundation

88 State Park Road
Fairmont, West Virginia 26554
CALL NOW: 304.363.3030
Email: [email protected]

Photography Policy

Starting April 23, 2018, Prickett's Fort State Park and the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation will no longer allow for pay photographers (photographers for hire) to take pictures during operating hours and special events. Photographers are welcome before and after regular business hours and special events. Please see times and upcoming events page.
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  • Visit Pricketts Fort
    • Tours
    • The Junction Cafe
    • Field Trips
    • Plan an Event
    • Recreational Opportunities
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Register for an Event
  • Ways to Give
    • Make a Gift
    • Become a Member
    • Buy a Picket Campaign
    • Sponsor a Concert
    • Volunteer
    • Planned Giving
  • History
    • Fort
    • Job Prickett House
    • Native Americans in West Virginia
  • For Kids
  • Shop
  • About
    • The Foundation
    • The Museum
    • Career Opportunities
    • Contact
    • Subscribe