Gallipolis in Gallia County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Citizens of Gallipolis
To the glory of God and in memory of these citizens of Gallipolis buried here.
Peter Francis Augustin LeClercq - 1773-1837 • Eulalie Colombe Marret LeClercq - 1785-1809 • Rosalie Leclercq Doszedardski - 1779-1844
who came to Gallipolis from France with the first settlers in 1790.
Mary Louise Cadot LeClercq - 1791-1863
The first person born in the town of Gallipolis.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 38° 48.972′ N, 82° 11.987′ W. Marker is in Gallipolis, Ohio, in Gallia County. It is at the intersection of Pine Street and 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Pine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 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 (a few steps from this marker); Hon. Samuel Finley Vinton (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Jonas Safford (within shouting distance of this marker); Menager (within shouting distance of this marker); This Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Adam Samuel Rader (about 400 feet away); Gallipolis (about 500 feet away); Hannah U. Maxon (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gallipolis.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

