Mothman Statue and Marker — Attraction in Point Pleasant

Oh my oh my! First, any reference to certain characters is given from Love and respect, and absent of malicious intent... THE Mothman is absolutely superb, and a credit to West Virginia mythology and folklore, and dwells among legendary giants like Chief Cornstalk, Chief Logan, John Henry, Sid Hatfield, Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, Senators Robert C. Byrd and John D. "Jay" Rockefeller, and West Virginia Public Broadcasting. And admittedly, this is a pretty doggone august body to be mentioned in. Yet I believe THE Mothman deserves a seat among these High Holies of Mountain State Greatness. I mean, heck, he rates a statue as brilliant and shiny as the old Silver Bridge was in its heyday, and it makes this humble writer wonder if indeed, the statue of the beloved Giant among Moths didn't actually come from the dredged remains of the Silver Bridge from the bottom of the Ohio River, or smoothbore English muskets, and tomahawks used in Lord Dunmore's War which culminated at Point Pleasant. Perhaps. Most of us shall never know. But we can certainly speculate and wonder mightily. THE Mothman's statue is handsome and bold in its rigid attention to detail, and stands facing the evening sun comfortably, yet not TOO close to THE Mothman Museum in downtown Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The town is sleepy, friendly, and rather unassuming, until scenes of great and grave interest quickly descend upon it like the terrifying beating of THE Mothman's spirited wings. The city has many, many churches, perhaps appropriate in the attempts to spiritually deal with the things that befuddle and try the souls of the good children, women, men, and exceptionally curious who roam the streets, yet still cannot bear to visit the nearby weapons depot and county fairgrounds. Point Pleasant is a town well worth the visit. It is across the Ohio River from Gallipolis, Ohio, and not too terribly far east of the Bob Evans Farm in Rio Grande. Southeast Ohio is a part of Appalachia, a gentle, easy, scenic part which was untouched by any of the great continental glaciers. Affected yes, but never really embraced by the spectacular sheet of ice. Speaking of the Mountain State of West Virginia, we are basically, a humble people, and tend to keep our myths and monsters down to a somewhat manageable size. We cannot just psychologically and philosophically do to make The Braxton County Monster into something completely massive beyond belief. Our Monsters seemingly require a touch of sensibility and rudimentary humanity as well, even if it may tend to be filled with a convoluted calling. However...I've never known OUR monsters to develop Twitter accounts. Like me, for instance...Ahem! So please visit Point Pleasant, and give your best respects to THE Mothman. Still be cautious though, as fresh sightings do occur. Come, tread kindly, maintain social distancing (we don't need any toxic episodes caused by the winged warrior!), and don't forget...

You unlock this town with the key of curiosity. Beyond the quiet streets and river’s edge lies a monument not to man, but to myth. A creature born of whispers, sightings, and a single, chilling year—1966. You’ve just crossed into Point Pleasant… and entered the realm of the unexplained.

The Mothman Statue, cast in gleaming metal and frozen mid-stride, stands as both sentinel and cipher. Its wings stretch skyward, its red eyes glint with mystery, and its presence is undeniable. This is no ordinary roadside attraction—it’s a tribute to folklore, fear, and fascination. Nearby, the historical marker grounds the legend in fact, recounting the sightings that gripped the town and culminated in the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge.

Visitors gather here not just to snap photos, but to stand in the shadow of a story that refuses to fade. The statue is beautifully sculpted, with details that invite inspection and imagination. It’s surrounded by benches, murals, and the occasional flutter of a tourist wondering if they’ve seen something move in the corner of their eye.

🦋 Tips for Visiting: Come at dusk, when the shadows grow long and the legend feels close. Read the marker slowly—it’s a portal to the past, and to the minds of those who saw what they couldn’t explain. Pair your visit with the Mothman Museum just steps away for deeper immersion. Bring a camera, but keep one eye on the sky. Ask a local for their story. Everyone in Point Pleasant has one.

You’ve just visited a statue. Or perhaps… you’ve brushed against the edge of a mystery. One that lives not in stone or steel, but in the minds of those who dare to believe. Welcome to the...

Have you seen this thing????? Wow is it metal and shiny! So cool. I parked my spaceship car right next to it and took some pictures with my Polaroid camera I got from the texico gas station 180 miles west. Anyways it's cool. (The camera and the statue) The camera spits out the pictures so I'm not sure how to add them here to this review. You can come over sometime and see the pictures if you want to. Anyways.... There's a museum next door to it and they sell stuff that you should buy! Cool shirts, bumper stickers, buttons, cool shirts and more! I hear someone put a tramp stamp tattoo on the mothman statue. I didn't see it tho. I also know the mothman, I have a close and personal relationship with him. And he's never shown me a tramp stamp tattoo. So... Yeah. Anyways. If you go here and to the museum thing next door, tell them Gutter sent ya. They won't know what you're talking about but they may look at you strangely and that's what life is all about! Stay weird and live life hard.... or don't, I just want you to be happy and see the mothman statue that's so super cool. Well, have a...