Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
First Mass in West Virginia
This plaque commemorates the first Mass in what is now West Virginia August 13, 1749, and the establishment of the Catholic Diocese of Wheeling July 19, 1850.Erected by The Catholic Diocese of Wheeling, West Virginia; dedicated by Bishop Bernard W. Schmitt, D.D.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is July 19, 1850.
Location. 40° 4.104′ N, 80° 43.487′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker can be reached from Water Street south of 11th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1103 Main St, 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. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (a few steps from this marker); In Memoriam (a few steps from this marker); Congressional Medal of Honor (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pennsylvania Depot (within shouting distance of this
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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 95 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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