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

Sara Lucy Bagby

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

1. Sara Lucy Bagby Marker

Inscription. On October 3, 1860. Bagby fled from slavery in Wheeling. Her arrest in Cleveland, OH, on January 19, 1861, became a test case of the Fugitive Slave Act. Wheeling resident John Goshorn and his son showed proof of ownership, and the federal court ordered her return to Virginia. One of last slaves returned to bondage under the law, Bagby received her freedom because of the Civil War.

Erected 2016 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 19, 1861.

Location. 40° 3.345′ N, 80° 40.15′ W. Marker is in Elm Grove, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker is on National Road (U.S. 40) 0.1 miles west 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. Jesse Lee Reno (here, next to this marker); Madonna of the Trail (here, next to this marker); Daniel Lamb (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); Joseph Thoburn (a few steps from this marker); State’s Birthplace (a few steps from this marker); Chester D. Hubbard (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elm Grove.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

2. Sara Lucy Bagby 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 217 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.