Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Camp Carlile
training center
1861 - 1865
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 40° 4.365′ N, 80° 44.169′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It is on North Wabash Street 0.1 miles north of Zane Street (U.S. 40/250), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 N Wabash St, 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. 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 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Camp Carlile (within shouting distance of this marker); The National Historic Road in Ohio (approx. Ό mile away in Ohio); Veterans Memorial (approx. Ό mile away in Ohio); Historic Bridgeport (approx. Ό 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 (has been replaced with this marker); Ohio County / State of Ohio (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
