Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 3, 2021

1. Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. Founded 1819
Erected 1866
Consecrated 1888
May the Gospel be preached, the Sacraments administered, and prayers and praises offered in this place, from generation to generation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.

Location. 40° 3.909′ N, 80° 43.254′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It is on Chapline Street close to 15th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1410 Chapline St, Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Northern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker: Kaley Center (within shouting distance of this marker); First State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named First State Capitol (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); WV Independence Hall (about 300 feet away); Arthur J. Boreman (about 300 feet away); The Dr. John C. Hupp House (about 300 feet away); To The Defenders of the Union (about 400 feet away); Old Garibaldi (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.

Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 3, 2021

2. Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church

Signage on the church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 3, 2021

3. Signage on the church

Dedication plaque on the church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 3, 2021

4. Dedication plaque on the church

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 3, 2021

5. Dedication plaque on the church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 9, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.