Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Ohio County
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State of Ohio
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 11, 2008
1. Ohio County Face of Marker
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 16691670. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker was in the Northern Panhandle. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
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
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Camp Carlile (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 11, 2008
2. State of Ohio Face of Marker
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.
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 1,258 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
