Near Elm Grove in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Madonna of the Trail
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006
1. Madonna of the Trail
(South Face) N.S.D.A.R. Memorial to the Pioneer Mothers of the Covered Wagon Days.
(East Face) To the pioneer mothers of our mountain state, whose courage, optimism, live and sacrifice made possible the National Highway that united east and west.
(North Face) The National Old Trails Road.
(West Face) By the authority of the United States government and chiefly through the statesmanship of Henry Clay, this road was made possible in 1806.
Erected 1926 by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Madonnas of the Trail, and the The Historic National Road series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.
Location. 40° 3.347′ N, 80° 40.153′ W. Marker is near Elm Grove, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It is on National Road (U.S. 40) east of Wheeling Park Drive, on the right when traveling west
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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 once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Madonna of the Trail (a few steps from this marker); The National Pike (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of All who Served (approx. 0.2 miles away); Benwood Mine Disaster Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Reverend Michael J. Fitzpatrick (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elm Grove.
Other markers no longer nearby. Joseph Thoburn (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Sara Lucy Bagby (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); Jesse Lee Reno (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Chester D. Hubbard (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Daniel Lamb (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. There is a paved semi-circular driveway to pull over and park while visiting the statue.
Related markers.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006
2. Madonna and Child
Also see . . . Madonna of the Trail. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 20, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006
3. The Madonna's Other Child
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2010
4. Madonna of the Trail Marker
Another view of the Madonna of the Trail Monument with potted plants added to the landscaping that did not exist in the 2006 photos.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2010
5. Madonna of the Trail Marker
Close-up view of the inscription on the south face of the monument.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2010
6. Madonna of the Trail Marker
Extremely lose-up view of the D.A.R. seal on the south face of the monument.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2010
7. Madonna of the Trail Marker
Close-up view of the inscription on the east face of the monument.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2010
8. Madonna of the Trail Marker
Close-up view of the inscription on the north face of the monument.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2010
9. Madonna of the Trail Marker
Close-up view of the inscription on the west face of the monument.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2010
10. Madonna of the Trail Marker
View looking north with the Madonna of the Trail Monument in the foreground and the community's "Wheeling Park" in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,290 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on January 9, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
