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

Women's Aid Societies

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

1. Women's Aid Societies Marker

Inscription. During the Civil War, women helped the war effort in many ways, such as women's aid societies. These important organizations were formed to make and collect food, bedding, clothing, and other supplies for troops, and they provided help to soldiers in hospitals. Societies also held fundraising dinners and festivals, in part to assist the needy families of soldiers.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list.

Location. 40° 4.946′ N, 80° 43.56′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (West Virginia Route 2) and 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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

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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 marker: Civil War Nurses (within shouting distance of this marker); Wheeling Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Wheeling Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Mount Wood Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); McColloch’s Leap (approx. ¼ mile away); The Mingo (approx. ¼ mile away); Hugh E. McConkey (approx. 0.3 miles away); 612 Main Street (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

2. Women's Aid Societies 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 433 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.