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

Camp Carlile

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

1. Camp Carlile Marker

Inscription. At this camp, Generals Duvall, Kelley, and Colonel Thoburn recruited and rendezvoused the First (West) Virginia Inf., Volunteers. Later, name was changed to Camp Willey, in honor of one of the State's first United States Senators.

Erected 2012 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list.

Location. 40° 4.347′ N, 80° 44.171′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It is at the intersection of Zane Street and North Wabash Street, on the right when traveling west on Zane 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 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.

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

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: A different marker also named Camp Carlile (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Camp Carlile (within shouting distance of this marker); The National Historic Road in Ohio (approx. ¼ mile away in Ohio); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away in Ohio); Historic Bridgeport (approx. ¼ mile away in Ohio); Charles Ellet, Jr. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Marsh Wheeling Stogies (approx. 0.6 miles away); List House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.

Other markers no longer nearby. Camp Carlile (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Ohio County / State of Ohio (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

2. Camp Carlile 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 347 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.