St. Marys in Pleasants County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Pleasants County / State of Ohio

Pleasants County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 11, 2015

1. Pleasants County Marker

Inscription.
side A
Pleasants County
Formed in 1851 from Ritchie, Tyler, and Wood. Named for James Pleasants, governor of Virginia, 1822-1825, and United States Senator. This county is in the heart of the oil and gas producing territory and has many large wells.

side B
State of Ohio
Named for the river, called by the Iroquois the "Beautiful River." Visited by La Salle in 1669-1670. Once part of the Northwest Territory. Settled at Marietta, 1788. Admitted to the Union, 1803. Home of eight United States Presidents.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 39° 23.131′ N, 81° 12.675′ W. Marker is in St. Marys, West Virginia, in Pleasants County. Marker is at the intersection of Carpenter Bridge and West Virginia Route 2, on the right when traveling west on Carpenter Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Marys WV 26170, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hi Carpenter Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander H. Creel (approx. ¼ mile away); George Washington (approx. ¼ mile

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away); St. Marys (approx. 0.4 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Raid on St. Marys (approx. 0.4 miles away); Short Route Bridge (Hi Carpenter Bridge) (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial Park (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Marys.

State of Ohio Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 11, 2015

2. State of Ohio Marker

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 11, 2015

3. Pleasants County Marker

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 11, 2015

4. State of Ohio Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 375 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 11, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.