Wellsburg in Brooke County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Campbell Tarr

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

1. Campbell Tarr Marker

Inscription. Born in Wellsburg. January 8. 1819, Tarr opposed Virginia secession in 1861. A staunch Unionist. he was a delegate to the first and second Wheeling conventions, raised Union Troops, and was treasurer for the Restored Government of Virginia. He became West Virginia's first treasurer in 1863, serving until 1866. Tarr later lived In Kansas, where he died December 22. 1879.

Erected 2016 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1819.

Location. 40° 16.459′ N, 80° 36.542′ W. Marker is in Wellsburg, West Virginia, in Brooke County. Marker is on Commerce Street (West Virginia Route 2) north of 12th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellsburg WV 26070, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Wellsburg United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1849 (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1788 Wells Log House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brooke County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wellsburg's Giant Sycamore

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Miller's Tavern (approx. 0.4 miles away); Patrick Gass (approx. half a mile away); The Lewis and Clark Connection (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wellsburg.

Also see . . . Campbell Tarr at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

2. Campbell Tarr Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.