Daniel Lamb

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

1. Daniel Lamb Marker

Inscription. Born 1810 in PA. Lamb was a lawyer and banker in Wheeling. He served at the 1861 Wheeling conventions that led to WV statehood and at the first constitutional convention. Elected five times to the House of Delegates, he supported leniency for ex-Confederates and opposed test oaths. Lamb also compiled a large portion of the state's first law code. He died in April 1894.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • 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 April 1894.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 3.34′ N, 80° 40.146′ W. Marker was in Elm Grove, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It was on National Road (U.S. 40) 0.1 miles west 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. 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 of this location: Madonna of the Trail (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Madonna of the Trail (a few steps from this marker); The National Pike

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(a few steps from this marker); In Honor of All who Served (approx. ¼ mile away); Benwood Mine Disaster Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Reverend Michael J. Fitzpatrick (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. Jesse Lee Reno (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); Sara Lucy Bagby (was a few steps from 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 . . . Daniel Lamb at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 1, 2022

2. Daniel Lamb Marker

Daniel Lamb Marker (removed) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 10, 2024

3. Daniel Lamb Marker (removed)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 33 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. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.