Wellsburg in Brooke County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Wellsburg

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2010

1. Wellsburg Marker

Inscription. Established in 1791. Brooke Academy, started, 1778, incorporated in 1799. Here lived Joseph Doddridge, the author of "Frontier Notes," and Patrick Gass, member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and author of its "Journal."

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.

Location. 40° 15.937′ N, 80° 36.754′ W. Marker is in Wellsburg, West Virginia, in Brooke County. It is on Commerce Street (West Virginia Route 2) south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located along the southern edge of town, right next to the "Welcome to Historic Wellsburg" sign. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellsburg WV 26070, 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: Isaac Duvall and Company (here, next to this marker); Isaac H. Duval (a few steps from this marker); 1788 Wells Log House (approx. ¼ mile away); Wellsburg Wharf (approx. ¼ mile away); Miller's Tavern (approx. ¼ mile away); Patrick Gass (approx. ¼ mile away); The Lewis and Clark Connection

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Wellsburg's Giant Sycamore (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wellsburg.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2010

2. Wellsburg Marker

View of historical marker at its location next to the "Welcome to Historic Wellsburg" sign, on the south side of town.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2010

3. Wellsburg Marker

View looking north, along State Route 2, of historical marker.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2010

4. Wellsburg Marker

View looking south of the historical marker at its location next to the "Isaac Duvall and Company" historical marker.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2010

5. Wellsburg Marker

View of historical marker, looking south along State Route 2.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 3, 2021

6. Wellsburg Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,103 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 14, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 6. submitted on July 7, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.