Gallipolis in Gallia County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Gallipolis

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 9, 2026

1. Gallipolis Marker

Inscription. The old French City est 1790
Welcome to Gallipolis founded 1790
The old French City

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.

Location. 38° 48.9′ N, 82° 11.927′ W. Marker is in Gallipolis, Ohio, in Gallia County. It is at the intersection of Pine Street and 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Pine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 98 Pine St, Gallipolis OH 45631, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

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 once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Memoriam (about 500 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Citizens of Gallipolis (about 500 feet away); Menager (about 500 feet away); Dr. Jonas Safford (about 600 feet away); Hon. Samuel Finley Vinton (about 600 feet away); Bethel AME Church of Gallipolis (about 600 feet away); African Methodist Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); Lincoln Colored School (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gallipolis.

Carter's Plumbing Inc. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 9, 2026

2. Carter's Plumbing Inc.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.