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

Rebecca Harding Davis

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

1. Rebecca Harding Davis Marker

Inscription. Born 1831 in Washington, PA. she moved to Wheeling with her family in 1836. The early industry of the city served as a major influence in her later writings. In 1861, The Atlantic Monthly published her most acclaimed work. Life in the Iron Mills, an early example of American realism that addressed marginalized classes. She died in the State of New York on September 29, 1910.

Erected 2017 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 29, 1910.

Location. 40° 3.668′ N, 80° 43.335′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker is on Chapline Street south of 20th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Site of Wheeling High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Gordon Battelle (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Our Lady of Mount Lebanon Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); B & O Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); Baltimore and Ohio Passenger Station

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Athenaeum (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Athenaeum (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Steamboat "Washington" (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

2. Rebecca Harding Davis Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.