Weirton in Hancock County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Reverand Father Andrew Wilczek

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025

1. Reverand Father Andrew Wilczek Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This quiet man of God was born in far off Poland. His first trip to Weirton came via a streetcar ride from Wheeling often he watched over New Cumberland as well as all the Polish of the area. He built the church and school and convent and rectory on ground given by the steel mill, less than a block from the open hearth of the mill. For over 43 years he served his people of this entire area.

The Angel of Death carried him away before Sacred Heart of Mary made its move to Weirton Heights. He sleeps with his family in another section of this graveyard, but his friends honor him with this simple memorial here with his fellow priests.

Królowo Polski
Witaj Królowo Nieba i Matko Litości.
witaj nadziejo nasza w smutki i żałości.

English Translation
Queen of Poland
Hail, Queen of Heaven and Mother of Mercy.
Welcome, our hope, in sorrow and grief.

Died May 3,1960

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 3, 1960.

Location. 40° 24.986′ N, 80° 33.64′ W. Marker is in Weirton,

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West Virginia, in Hancock County. It is at the intersection of Greenbrier Road and South 24th Street, on the right when traveling north on Greenbrier Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 Greenbrier Rd, Weirton WV 26062, 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,

and in 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: Monsignor Daniel Patrick Murphy (here, next to this marker); Rev. Stephen David Dube (here, next to this marker); Reverand Father Francis Olszewski (here, next to this marker); Reverand Father Arthur McSwiggan (here, next to this marker); Rev. Charles John Schneider (here, next to this marker); Rev. Emil Joseph Dobosz (a few steps from this marker); Saint Paul Catholic Cemetery Veterans Memorial

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025

2. Reverand Father Andrew Wilczek Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel Mausoleum (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weirton.

Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While most grave sites do not serve as historical markers, this one has been included on HMdb because it does on for some length about the details of Father Wilczek's historical significance.

— Submitted April 17, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.