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

Chester D. Hubbard

Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 5, 2023

1. Chester D. Hubbard Marker

Inscription. Born in Connecticut, November 25, 1814, he was a noted businessman in antebellum Wheeling. A member of the 1852-53 VA legislature, he also was a delegate to the 1861 Richmond Convention, where he voted against secession. Hubbard served in the 1861 Wheeling conventions, the WV State Senate, 1863-64, and the US House of Representatives, 1865-69. Died in Wheeling, August 23, 1891.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 23, 1891.

Location. 40° 3.967′ N, 80° 43.348′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker is on Market Street (West Virginia Route 2) north of 14th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1310 Market Street, 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. First United Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kaley Center (about 400 feet away); Lewis and Clark (about 400 feet away); Odd Fellows Hall Association (about 500 feet away); Washington Hall

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(about 500 feet away); Wheeling Post No. 1 (about 500 feet away); Alex Salvatori and James R. Flynn (about 500 feet away); Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.

Also see . . . Chester D. Hibbard. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on May 5, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.)

Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 5, 2023

2. Chester D. Hubbard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on May 9, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.