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

The Lotz House

2226 and 2228 Market St.

— 1873 —

The Lotz House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2024

1. The Lotz House Marker

Inscription.
1873 witnessed a flourishing industrial period in Wheeling. The Nail City Boat Club with floating boathouse, rowing shells and racing skiffs, had many looking to the Ohio river for entertainment. One thing that did not change was the manner of transportation used to get to the river...the horse.

Equestrian travel was still the only way to commute on land. Louis Lotz was in the business of providing the public with harnesses, saddles, whips and blankets, all necessary items of the day. Mr. Lotz built his Victorian Italianate home on this lot in 1873. His business was in the heart of a thriving commercial district. As with many merchants of the time, his residence was overtop of the saddle and harness shop.

Erected by Wheeling Heritage.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 40° 3.548′ N, 80° 43.448′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It is in Centre Market Square. It is on Market Street north of 23rd Street

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, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2226-2228 Market Street, Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Northern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Michael Treiber House (a few steps from this marker); Nesbitt House (a few steps from this marker); Thoner House (within shouting distance of this marker); Zink House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lower Market House (within shouting distance of this marker); Flaccus Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Holliday-Schaefer House (about 500 feet away); 2300 Chapline Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.

More about this marker. Building contributes to the Centre Market Square Historic District.

Also see . . . Centre Market Square National Register Historic District Nomination Form. (Submitted on October 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

The Lotz House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2024

2. The Lotz House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.