Gallipolis in Gallia County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Gallia County, Gallipolis and the Ohio River
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2010
1. Gallia County, Gallipolis and the Ohio River Marker
The Ohio River, the southeast border of Gallia County, played a significant role in the development of Gallipolis and Gallia County. One of the state's first thoroughfares, this waterway enabled pioneers to settle in what was known as the Northwest Territory. On October 17, 1790, approximately 500 French immigrants arrived in Gallipolis, traveling by flatboats from Pittsburgh, and settled in log cabins in what is now City Park, in the heart of Gallipolis. This established the second oldest permanent settlement in the territory. The settlers relied on the River for communication, commerce, and transportation, and the River brought postal service to Gallipolis in 1794. As local business and river trade developed in the 1800s, Gallipolis became a thriving port. The scenic Ohio River is an important inland waterway, providing transportation for many commodities between major cities. The River also provides recreational opportunities for both visitors and residents, including water sports, fishing, and boating.
Erected 2003 by Ohio Bicentennial Commission, Tall Stacks, Inc., Gallia County Bicentennial Commission, and The
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 17, 1790.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 48.374′ N, 82° 12.326′ W. Marker was in Gallipolis, Ohio, in Gallia County. It was on 1st Avenue north of Court Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker stands between the City Park and the Ohio River. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 55 1st Ave, Gallipolis OH 45631, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the American Midwest, 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 Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2010
2. Gallia County, Gallipolis and the Ohio River Marker
Coal barges and towboat in background on the Ohio River.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: High Water Marks (within shouting distance of this marker); 1790 - Gallipolis - 1940 (within shouting distance of this marker); Yellow Fever Victims (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Gallia County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Gallipolis (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gallipolis Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Gallipolis (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gallipolis.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Landing of the Welsh in Gallipolis / The Welsh in Gallia and Jackson Counties (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Gallipolis. City website homepage (Submitted on May 9, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,635 times since then and 112 times this year. Last updated on August 18, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
