Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Lafayette’s Tour
Mapping the Farewell Tour
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Photographed by Pete Skillman, June 26, 2025
1. Lafayette’s Tour Marker
On May 24, 1825, General Lafayette was welcomed at Beymer's Landing, escorted to Simm's Hotel & attended a ball at Mr. Graham's Inn.
Erected 2024 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 137.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1825.
Location. 40° 3.939′ N, 80° 43.481′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It is on 14th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 14th 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wheeling (here, next to this marker); Walter Reuther (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Walter Reuther (within shouting distance of this marker); Augustus Pollack (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Augustus Pollack (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitol Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis and Clark (within shouting distance of this marker); Oglebay Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.
Photographed by Pete Skillman, June 26, 2025
2. Lafayette’s Tour Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
