Bethlehem in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Walter Reuther

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 2, 2014

1. Walter Reuther Marker

Inscription. The son of German immigrants, Reuther was born 1 September 1907 in Wheeling, Influenced by his father's work in the labor movement, he moved to Detroit, where he worked for Ford and organized auto workers. One of 20th century's most influential labor leaders, he served as president of CIO. Killed in plane crash on May 9, 1970.

Erected 2005 by West Virginia Division of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1629.

Location. 40° 2.041′ N, 80° 41.301′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It is on Ridgecrest Road (West Virginia Route 88) 0.1 miles north of Maple Lane, on the right when traveling north. 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 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Marshall County / Ohio County (approx. 0.3 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Forks of Wheeling Creek (approx. 1.7 miles away); Monument Place (approx. 1.7

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miles away); Osiris Temple Legion of Honor (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named “Monument Place” (approx. 1.7 miles away); Elm Grove Stone Bridge (approx. 1.7 miles away); The National Pike (approx. 1.8 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. "No Greater Calling"...The Life of Walter P. Reuther. (Submitted on November 2, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Walter Philip Reuther at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on November 2, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 2, 2014

2. Walter Reuther Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 893 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.