Milestone Marks where Extension of National Road…

Front of milestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, September 22, 2007

1. Front of milestone

Inscription. Milestone marks
where extension of
National Road
west of Ohio River
was started July 4, 1825.

Stone relocated 1964

Erected 1964 by St. Clairsville Rotary Club.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International, and the The Historic National Road series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1863.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 4.83′ N, 80° 54.043′ W. Marker was in Saint Clairsville, Ohio, in Belmont County. Marker was at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 40) and South Market Street on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 101 E Main St, Saint Clairsville OH 43950, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The Historic National Road in Ohio (a few steps from this marker); Belmont County / Groundbreaking Site of the National Road in Ohio (a few steps

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from this marker); Belmont County Revolutionary War Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Medal of Honor Recipients of Belmont County (a few steps from this marker); Belmont County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor Arthur St. Clair 1734-1818 (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Thomas Drummond (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Benjamin Lundy (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Clairsville.

Also see . . .
1. National Road - Ohio History Central. (Submitted on March 31, 2009, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.)
2. St. Clairsville - Ohio History Central. (Submitted on March 31, 2009, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.)

West face of milestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck

2. West face of milestone

The text reads "The carillon in the tower was given by Wilbert M. Allen for the general improvement and beautification of the Village of St. Clairsville. 1973"

East face of milestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, September 22, 2007

3. East face of milestone

Milestone Marks where Extension of National Road... Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck

4. Milestone Marks where Extension of National Road... Marker

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 28, 2007

5. Milestone Marks where Extension of National Road... Marker

In front of the Belmont County Courthouse.

Photographed By Craig Doda, October 21, 2022

6. Milestone Marks where Extension of National Road... Marker

Belmont County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 28, 2007

7. Belmont County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,800 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on January 22, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 27, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 5. submitted on June 15, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on October 28, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 7. submitted on June 15, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.