Wellsburg in Brooke County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Wellsburg's Giant Sycamore
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2009
1. Wellsburg's Giant Sycamore Marker
This giant Sycamore tree stands at the top of the Wellsburg Wharf it was planted in the early years of the 19th century by Dr. Albert Wheeler who practiced medicine in Wellsburg until his death in 1864.
It was under this tree that militiamen gathered in 1863 when the Confederate General Morgan led his cavalrymen on a sweep into the state of Ohio.
Many of the deeds of Wellsburg property are measured from this tree.
Erected 1998 by Wellsburg Civic League.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 40° 16.157′ N, 80° 36.86′ W. Marker is in Wellsburg, West Virginia, in Brooke County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellsburg WV 26070, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Patrick Gass (a few steps from this marker); The Lewis and Clark Connection (a few steps from this marker); Miller's Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Wellsburg Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); 1849 (about 300 feet away, measured
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2. Wellsburg, the county seat of Brooke Co, WV
Brooke County WV Geneaology website entry
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2009
3. Wellsburg's Giant Sycamore and Marker
Looking west, with Ohio River in background. Patrick Gass bust and memorial to left of tree.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2009
4. Wellsburg Wharf Remnants
Just south of tree, looking south along Ohio River.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,802 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on January 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on August 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
