Wellsburg in Brooke County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Patrick Gass
1771-1870
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2009
1. Patrick Gass Marker
Expedition, he published the first
account of that exploration in 1807
Veteran of the War of 1812, he
fought in the Battle of Lundy's Lane
and at Fort Erie
Citizen of Wellsburg for more than
half a century, he married and
raised his family on Grog Run
and Pierce's Run. He is now buried
in Brooke County Cemetery.
The bust of Patrick Gass as a young man
on the Lewis and Clark Expedition was
sculpted by Agnes Vincen Talbot of Boise,
Idaho and presented to the people of
Wellsburg and Brooke County by members
of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage
Foundation, assisted by the National Park
Service Challenge Cost Share Program.
August 2, 2002
Erected 2002 by Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation and National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 40° 16.151′ N, 80° 36.86′ W. Marker is in Wellsburg, West Virginia, in Brooke County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wellsburg's Giant Sycamore (a few steps from this marker); The Lewis and Clark Connection (a few steps from this marker); Miller's Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Wellsburg Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); 1788 Wells Log House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1849 (about 300 feet away); Wellsburg (approx. ¼ mile away); Isaac Duvall and Company (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wellsburg.
Regarding Patrick Gass. There are several markers in the community of Wellsburg that feature Patrick Gass and discuss the fact that he is buried in the Brooke Cemetery. To see his grave enter the Brooke Cemetery and proceed to the GPS location of 40°17.235'N, 080°36.293'W.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . .
1. Patrick Gass. West Virginia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on December 31, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Sergeant Patrick Gass. PBS - Inside the
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2009
2. Patrick Gass Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2009
3. Patrick Gass Bust
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2009
4. Patrick Gass Marker
Looking west, with the Ohio River in background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011
5. Brooke Cemetery, Site of Patrick Gass Grave
View of the front entrance to the Brooke Cemetery, where Patrick Gass is buried, with a view of Pleasant Avenue along the left side of the picture.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011
6. Patrick Gass Gravesite
View of the cemetery hillside where the grave is located and the small directional sign, to the left of the picture, directing the visitor to the site of the grave.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011
7. Patrick Gass Gravestone
Close-up view of the grave of Patrick M. Gass and his wife.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,088 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 1, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
