Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Francis H. Pierpont
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 3, 2021
1. Francis H. Pierpont Marker
Governor of the restored government of Virginia
1861 - 1868
The father of West Virginia
"Lose not your sacred liberties, never abandon that flag, never yield the rights of free men."
F.H. Pierpont
Erected 2015 by Gareth Curtiss, Sculptor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 40° 3.844′ N, 80° 43.313′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker is at the intersection of 16th Street (West Virginia Route 2) and Market Street (West Virginia Route 2), on the right when traveling west on 16th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1530 Market St, Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Custom House (a few steps from this marker); Wheeling Custom House (a few steps from this marker); Old Garibaldi (a few steps from this marker); The Athenaeum (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Athenaeum (within shouting distance of this marker); Baltimore and Ohio Passenger Station
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Photographed By Craig Doda, July 3, 2021
2. Francis H. Pierpont Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 3, 2021
3. Inscription on the back of the Francis H. Pierpont statue
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
