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

Joseph Thoburn

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

1. Joseph Thoburn Marker

Inscription. 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 and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1861.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 40° 3.35′ N, 80° 40.157′ W. Marker was in Elm Grove, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It was on National Road (U.S. 40) 0.1 miles north of Willow Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located at the Madonna of the Trail monument. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in the Northern Panhandle.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

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

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this location: Madonna of the Trail (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Madonna of the Trail (a few steps from this marker); The National Pike (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of All who Served (approx. 0.2 miles away); Reverend Michael J. Fitzpatrick (approx. 0.4 miles away); Benwood Mine Disaster Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elm Grove.

Other markers no longer nearby. Chester D. Hubbard (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Sara Lucy Bagby (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Jesse Lee Reno (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Daniel Lamb (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . Colonel Joseph Thoburn at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

2. Joseph Thoburn Marker

Joseph Thoburn Marker removed image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 10, 2024

3. Joseph Thoburn Marker removed

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on December 18, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 18, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.