Ohio County / State of Ohio

Ohio County Face of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 11, 2008

1. Ohio County Face of Marker

Inscription.
Ohio County. Formed in 1776 from West Augusta. Named for the river which bears an Indian name meaning “Beautiful River.” Scene of last battle of the Revolution, 1782. Visited by La Salle, Celoron, Gist, Washington, and later explorers.

State of Ohio. Named for the river, called by the Iroquois the “Beautiful River.” Visited by La Salle in 1669–1670. Once part of the Northwest Territory. Settled at Marietta, 1788. Admitted to the Union, 1803. Home of eight United States Presidents.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 4.353′ N, 80° 44.238′ W. Marker was in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker was on Zane Street (U.S. 40) near Bridge Park, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Camp Carlile (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Camp Carlile (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Camp Carlile (about

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300 feet away); The National Historic Road in Ohio (approx. 0.2 miles away in Ohio); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away in Ohio); Historic Bridgeport (approx. 0.2 miles away in Ohio); Charles Ellet, Jr. (approx. half a mile away); Marsh Wheeling Stogies (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.

State of Ohio Face of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 11, 2008

2. State of Ohio Face of Marker

View Towards Ohio and of the Iron Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 11, 2008

3. View Towards Ohio and of the Iron Bridge

The Iron Bridge, pictured here, has been demolished. It carried the National Road and then US 40 traffic from West Virginia to Ohio.

View Towards Wheeling Island, West Virginia image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 11, 2008

4. View Towards Wheeling Island, West Virginia

Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,093 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.