Near Elm Grove in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
The National Pike
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. Marker 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.
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); Sara Lucy Bagby (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Thoburn (a few steps from this marker); State’s Birthplace (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elm Grove.
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.)
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 1,962 times since then and 29 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.