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

Restored Government of Virginia

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 10, 2024

1. Restored Government of Virginia Marker

Inscription. Organized by delegates to the 2nd Wheeling Convention in June 1861 after VA ratified the Ordinance of Secession. Led by Gov. Francis H. Pierpont, it maintained a loyal VA government during the Civil War and gave permission for western counties to break away and form a new state. After June 20, 1863, the capital moved to Alexandria, where it continued until 1865.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1861.

Location. 40° 3.849′ N, 80° 43.318′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It is at the intersection of Market Street (West Virginia Route 2) and 16th Street ( Route 2), on the right when traveling north on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1530 Market St, 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: First Wheeling Convention / Second Wheeling Convention (here, next to this marker); Francis H. Pierpont (a few steps from this marker); First State Constitution (a few steps from this marker); Old Custom House (a few steps from this marker); Old Garibaldi

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Wheeling Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); To The Defenders of the Union (within shouting distance of this marker); The Athenaeum (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.

Other markers no longer nearby. The First Campaign (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Independence Hall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Restored Government of Virginia Marker at 16th & Market Streets image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 10, 2024

2. Restored Government of Virginia Marker at 16th & Market Streets

West Virginia Northern Community College Applied Technology Center is in the background

Restored Government of Virginia Marker on the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 10, 2024

3. Restored Government of Virginia Marker on the right

Location at front of West Virginia Independence Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 17, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on December 18, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.