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

Chester D. Hubbard

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

1. Chester D. Hubbard Marker

Inscription. Born in Connecticut. November 25, 1814, he was a noted businessman in antebellum Wheeling. A member of the 1852-53 VA legislature, he also was a delegate to the 1861 Richmond Convention, where he voted against secession. Hubbard served in the 1861 Wheeling conventions, the WV State Senate. 1863-64, and the US House of Representatives, 1865-69. Died in Wheeling, August 23, 1891.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • 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 August 23, 1891.

Location. 40° 3.351′ N, 80° 40.163′ W. Marker is in Elm Grove, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker is on National Road (U.S. 40) 0.1 miles north of Willow Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located at the Madonna of the Trail monument. 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. State’s Birthplace (here, next to this marker); Joseph Thoburn (a few steps from this marker); Madonna of the Trail (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Madonna of the Trail

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(a few steps from this marker); The National Pike (a few steps from this marker); Sara Lucy Bagby (a few steps from this marker); Jesse Lee Reno (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Lamb (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elm Grove.

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

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

2. Chester D. Hubbard 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 210 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.