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

Daniel Lamb

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

1. Daniel Lamb Marker

Inscription. Born 1810 in PA. Lamb was a lawyer and banker in Wheeling. He served at the 1861 Wheeling conventions that led to WV statehood and at the first constitutional convention. Elected five times to the House of Delegates, he supported leniency for ex-Confederates and opposed test oaths. Lamb also compiled a large portion of the state's first law code. He died in April 1894.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • 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 April 1894.

Location. 40° 3.34′ N, 80° 40.146′ 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); Sara Lucy Bagby (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 (a few steps

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from this marker); The National Pike (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Thoburn (a few steps from this marker); State’s Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester D. Hubbard (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elm Grove.

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

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

2. Daniel Lamb 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 173 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.