Near Elm Grove in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

The National Pike

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 31, 2005

1. The National Pike Marker

Inscription. The National Pike, called the “Old Cumberland Road” , was started in 1811 and used to Wheeling in 1817 and by mail coaches from Washington by 1818. Most of it followed the Nemacolin Path and Braddock’s Road from Cumberland, Md.

Erected 1965 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the The Historic National Road, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.

Location. 40° 3.343′ N, 80° 40.159′ 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. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wheeling WV 26003, 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,

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: The Madonna of the Trail (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Madonna of the Trail (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of All who Served (approx. 0.2 miles away); Reverend Michael J. Fitzpatrick (approx. 0.4 miles away); Benwood Mine Disaster Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elm Grove.

Other markers no longer nearby. Sara Lucy Bagby

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(was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Joseph Thoburn (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); 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).

Also see . . . The Old Pike : A History of the National Road: With Incidents, Accidents and Anecdotes Thereon. 1894 hardcover Book by Thomas B. Searight, ocassionally available on Amazon.com. (Submitted on September 2, 2006.) This website may earn income if you use this link to make a purchase on Amazon.com.

The National Pike and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006

2. The National Pike and Marker

This Marker is the Rightmost Marker of the Four image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006

3. This Marker is the Rightmost Marker of the Four

To the left one can see the Madonna of the Trail, one of twelve identical monuments commissioned by the Daugthers of the American Revolution in 1928-1929.

The National Pike and Madonna of the Trail Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 31, 2005

4. The National Pike and Madonna of the Trail Markers

Route of the National Road in West Virginia image. Click for full size.

5. Route of the National Road in West Virginia

You-are-Here map.
From the Madonna of the Trail marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,450 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 8, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on April 8, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.