St. Clairsville in Belmont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
To the Glory of God
Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 17, 2023
1. To the Glory of God Marker
Marking the original site of the Richland Cemetery Presbyterian Church, founded 1798. Here worshiped the oldest congregation in Eastern Ohio, presently called the First Presbyterian Church, located at Marietta and Woodrow in St Clairsville. Tread reverently among the crumbling slabs for here lie pioneer fathers of our most holy faith.
Erected 1970.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.
Location. 40° 5.196′ N, 80° 54.375′ W. Marker is in St. Clairsville, Ohio, in Belmont County. Marker can be reached from Maple Avenue (Ohio Route 9) north of Bett-Mar Lane, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in St Clairsville Union Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 Maple Avenue, Saint Clairsville OH 43950, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Captain Thomas Drummond (approx. half a mile away); St. Clairsville (approx. half a mile away); Governor Arthur St. Clair 1734-1818 (approx. half a mile away); Medal of Honor Recipients of Belmont County (approx.
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 17, 2023
2. To the Glory of God Marker
Marker stands beside a row of Revolutionary War soldier graves.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 17, 2023
3. Plaque at Cemetery Entrance
Established 1871
Original Plat 1797
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
