Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Wheeling — "a pretty considerable Village"
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 30, 2013
1. Wheeling -- "a pretty considerable Village" Marker
"this was a considerable Village contains about fifty houses...it is situated on the east side of the river on an elevated bank; the landing is good, just below the town and on the side big Wheeling creek emtys itself into the Ohio..." — Meriwether Lewis, September 7, 1803.
In the fall of 1803, Captain Meriwether Lewis traveled down the Ohio River to meet Captain William Clark in Louisville, Kentucky. Along the way, he stopped here (now Wheeling West Virginia) to collect rifles and ammunition shipped overland from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
In the fall, the Corps of Discovery traveled to St. Louis, Missouri and established a winter fort. In the spring, they began their trek up the Missouri River searching for an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean. After the three-year arduous expedition, they reached the Pacific Ocean in 1806. The amazing details of the journey were meticulously recorded in journals kept by Lewis and Clark.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 7, 1688.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wheeling Wharf (here, next to this marker); The Sisters of St. Joseph (within shouting distance of this marker); Warwick China Co. Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Congressional Medal of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alex Salvatori and James R. Flynn (about 300 feet away); First Mass in West Virginia (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 30, 2013
2. Wheeling -- "a pretty considerable Village" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
