Near Elm Grove in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Jesse Lee Reno
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2010
1. Jesse Lee Reno Marker
Major General Jesse Lee Reno was born at Wheeling. June 20, 1823. He served in the Mexican War. He was killed at South Mountain, Maryland, September 14, 1862, while commanding the 9th Army Corps, United States Volunteers. Major General Reno was West Virginia's highest ranking United States officer killed in the Civil War. He is buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery, in Georgetown.
Erected 2008 by West Virginia Archives & History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1941.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 3.343′ N, 80° 40.149′ W. Marker was near Elm Grove, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It was on National Road (U.S. 40) east of Wheeling Park Drive, on the right when traveling east. This historical marker is located along the north side of our nation's National Road, in front of Wheeling Park, right next to several other historical markers and a Madonna of the Trail Statue. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 distance
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Other markers no longer nearby. Sara Lucy Bagby (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); Daniel Lamb (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); Joseph Thoburn (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Chester D. Hubbard (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Jesse Lee Reno (1823-1862). This is a link to information provided by the Latin Library. (Submitted on August 2, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. MGen Jesse Lee Reno. This is a link to information provided by Antietam on the Web. (Submitted on August 2, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. Jesse Lee Reno. This is a link to information provided by Find
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2010
2. Jesse Lee Reno Marker
View looking west of the marker in the foreground, with the National Road (US 40) and the National Pike Marker on the left side of the picture and the Madonna of the Trail and Wheeling Park on the right side of the picture.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2010
3. Jesse Lee Reno Marker
View of historical marker in the foreground with the Madonna of the Trail, State's Birthplace historical marker, and Wheeling Park in the background.
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 10, 2024
4. Jesse Lee Reno Marker Missing
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,759 times since then and 54 times this year. Last updated on December 18, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on December 18, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
