Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Wheeling
The Gateway West
— River • Rail • Road —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022
Arrived in Wheeling January 13, 1853
Ohio River Railroad
Incorporated in 1881
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railway
Incorporated in 1868
Pittsburgh, Wheeling & Kentucky Railway
Incorporated in 1868
The Wheeling Way
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
Organized in 1886
Wheeling Bridge & Terminal Railway
Organized in 1882
Central Ohio Railroad
Chartered in 1848
Hempfield Railroad
Incorporated in 1850
Wheeling & Elm Grove Railroad
Organized in 1873
Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad
Chartered in 1836
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railroad
Incorporated in 1883
Pennsylvania Railroad
Arrived in Wheeling February 24, 1878
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O), and the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 13, 1853.
Location. 40° 3.943′ N, 80° 43.479′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker is on Water Street north of 14th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 14th 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. Augustus Pollack (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter Reuther (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Walter Reuther (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Augustus Pollack (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis and Clark (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitol Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Oglebay Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schmulbach Brewery (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.