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

St. Marys

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 11, 2015

1. St. Marys Marker

Inscription. Established as a town, 1851, by Alexander H. Creel on land originally granted to Henry Thomas, Revolutionary soldier, in 1785. Creel built the "Cain House", which became one of the most famous of the Ohio River taverns.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 39° 23.356′ N, 81° 12.339′ W. Marker is in St. Marys, West Virginia, in Pleasants County. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street / South Pleasants Highway (West Virginia Route 2) and George Street, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street / South Pleasants Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 S Pleasants Hwy, 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. Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Raid on St. Marys (within shouting distance of this marker); Pleasants County Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial Park (about 700 feet away); The St. Mary's Oracle (about 700 feet away); Alexander H. Creel (about 800 feet away); George Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); Short Route Bridge (Hi Carpenter Bridge) (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Marys.

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Welcome to the City of St. Marys, West Virginia. (Submitted on January 11, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Additional keywords. St. Mary's

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 11, 2015

2. St. Marys Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 439 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.