Elm Grove in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Monument Place
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 5, 2023
1. Monument Place Marker
Georgian mansion built on site of Shepherd's Fort by Col. Moses Shepherd, 1798. Notables entertained included Andrew Jackson, Thomas Hart Benton, William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, John C. Calhoun, and Henry Clay whose monument led to name "Monument Place". Osiris Shrine Temple acquired property in 1926.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.
Location. 40° 2.555′ N, 80° 39.538′ W. Marker is in Elm Grove, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker is on Monument Place south of East Bethlehem Boulevard (Truck Route West Virginia Route 88) when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Monument Place, Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Osiris Temple Legion of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named “Monument Place” (within shouting distance of this marker); Forks of Wheeling Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Elm Grove Stone Bridge (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Revolutionary War Soldiers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Grand Army of Republic (approx. 0.4 miles away); Daniel Lamb (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elm Grove.
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More about this marker. The building is located on a private drive, members only. Please seek permission if attempting to visit the marker.
Regarding Monument Place. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1970, reference number 70000661.
Also see . . . Shepherd Hall - Wikipedia entry. Detailed history of Shepherd Hall (Monument Place). (Submitted on May 13, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.)
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 5, 2023
2. Monument Place Marker
Marker is located at the left of the front door.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
