Near Belmont in Belmont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Mile Marker

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 2, 2014

1. Mile Marker Marker

Inscription.
The earliest highway signs along the National Road (Route 40) in Ohio were milestones located at one-mile intervals along the north side of the roadway. Each stone indicated the distance to Cumberland, Maryland, the eastern terminus of the National Road, and to the nearest cities and villages for both east and westbound travelers.

Erected 1973 by The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 2-7.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection, and the The Historic National Road series lists.

Location. 40° 3.884′ N, 81° 0.7′ W. Marker is near Belmont, Ohio, in Belmont County. It is on Interstate 70 at milepost 210, on the right when traveling east. Located at the Interstate 70 eastbound rest area, just east of Belmont. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Belmont OH 43718, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to the National Road (here, next to this marker); Ohio Native Plants (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Ohio Native Plants (within shouting

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distance of this marker); a different marker also named Ohio Native Plants (within shouting distance of this marker); State of Ohio (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Ohio Native Plants (about 300 feet away); Ohio Buckeye Tree (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Ohio Native Plants (about 400 feet away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. This marker is a one-sided marker. The back has no inscription. The marker and stone have been moved a few feet west (closer to the path leading to the comfort station) from where it is shown in the 2014 photos, and turned 180° to face the parking lot.

Regarding Mile Marker. National Road mile markers were the responsibility of the individual states and each state’s marker was shaped differently and constructed from different materials. All showed the distance from Cumberland and to the nearest city in each direction.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 2, 2014

2. Mile Marker Marker

Mile Marker Stone Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 2, 2014

3. Mile Marker Stone Marker

This milestone at the base of the historical marker shows 153 miles to Cumberland, 23 miles to Wheeling (to the east) and 51 miles to Zanesville (to the west).

Photographed by Buck Tanzi, August 16, 2021

4. Mile Marker Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,507 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on October 17, 2024, by Buck Tanzi of Poughkeepsie, New York.