Downtown in Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Joseph Thoburn
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2024
1. Joseph Thoburn Marker
Born 1825 in Ireland, he set up a medical practice in Wheeling in 1853. He was appointed surgeon of the pro-Union 1st VA Infantry in May 1861 and fought at Philippi under Benjamin Kelley. In August 1861, he was named colonel of the reorganized regiment. Wounded at Kernstown in 1862, he served until mortally wounded October 19, 1864 at Cedar Creek. Buried in Wheeling.
Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1861.
Location. 40° 3.907′ N, 80° 43.116′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It is in Downtown. It is on 15th Street east of Eoff Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 15th 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Cathedral Parish School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First State Capitol (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named First State Capitol (about 400 feet away); The Dr. John C. Hupp House (about 500 feet away); The First Saint Joseph Cathedral (about 600 feet away); Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); Kaley Center (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.
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Also see . . . Colonel Joseph Thoburn at Find A Grave. (Submitted on November 2, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2024
2. Joseph Thoburn Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
