Saint Clairsville in Belmont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Governor Arthur St. Clair 1734-1818

Photographed By Judy King, August 24, 2014

1. Governor Arthur St. Clair 1734-1818 Marker

Inscription. Born in Scotland. From 1787-1802, was first governor of the Northwest Territory, which included Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and part of Minnesota. St. Clair established territorial court system and Ohio’s first nine counties including Belmont in 1801 and named St. Clairsville its county seat. St. Clair’s promotion to major general in 1777 recognized his exemplary service to Washington in New Jersey during American victories at the battles of Trenton and Princeton. St. Clair was a delegate to Congress under Articles of Confederation in 1786 and in 1787 was its president when it adopted the Northwest Ordinance and authorized the convention that wrote the U.S. Constitution. His 1791 attempt to break Indian resistance to American settlement in the Ohio Country ended in bitter defeat. A Federalist, St. Clair disagreed with Jeffersonian-Republicans over the timing of Ohio statehood. This led to his dismissal as governor after 15 years in office.

Erected 2011 by The Rotary Club of St. Clairsville, The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 17-7.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary.

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In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.

Location. 40° 4.833′ N, 80° 54.067′ W. Marker is in Saint Clairsville, Ohio, in Belmont County. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 40) west of Market Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 W Main St, Saint Clairsville OH 43950, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Historic National Road in Ohio (a few steps from this marker); Belmont County / Groundbreaking Site of the National Road in Ohio (a few steps from this marker); Belmont County Revolutionary War Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Medal of Honor Recipients of Belmont County (within shouting distance of this marker); Belmont County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Thomas Drummond (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Clairsville (about 700 feet away); Home of Benjamin Lundy (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Clairsville.

Photographed By Judy King, August 24, 2014

2. Governor Arthur St. Clair 1734-1818 Marker

Photographed By Judy King, August 24, 2014

3. Governor Arthur St. Clair 1734-1818 Marker

Governor Arthur St. Clair 1734-1818 Marker and Belmont County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 2, 2014

4. Governor Arthur St. Clair 1734-1818 Marker and Belmont County Courthouse

Marker is on left side of photo.

Governor Arthur St. Clair image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Wikipedia

5. Governor Arthur St. Clair

Portrait by Charles Willson Peale between 1782 and 1784.

Photographed By Craig Doda, October 21, 2022

6. Governor Arthur St. Clair 1734-1818 Marker

New paint on the belfry.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2014, by Judy King of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 698 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on January 22, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2014, by Judy King of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on November 2, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on February 20, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on January 22, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.