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

Joseph Thoburn

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

1. Joseph Thoburn Marker

Inscription. Born 1825 in Ireland, he set up a medical practice in Wheeling in 1853. He was appointed surgeon of the pro-Union 1st VA Infantry in May 1861 and fought at Philippi under Benjamin Kelley. In August 1861, he was named colonel of the reorganized regiment. Wounded at Kernstown in 1862, he served until mortally wounded October 19, 1864 at Cedar Creek. Buried in Wheeling.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1861.

Location. 40° 3.35′ N, 80° 40.157′ 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); Madonna of the Trail (here, next to this marker); Chester D. Hubbard (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Madonna of the Trail (a few steps

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

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

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

2. Joseph Thoburn 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 163 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.