Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Washington Hall
The first Wheeling Convention of the people of North Western Virginia was held here on May 13-15, 1861. The Convention was held to determine what action should be taken as a result of the secession of Virginia from the Union. It ended without a final decision. Washington Hall was destroyed by fire in 1875.
Erected 1963 by Wheeling Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1689.
Location. 40° 4.051′ N, 80° 43.352′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street (West Virginia Route 2) and 12th Street, on the right when traveling north on Market Street. Marker is on the wall of the Laconia Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1144 Market Street, Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wheeling Post No. 1 (here, next to this marker); Alex Salvatori and James R. Flynn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Odd Fellows Hall Association (about 300 feet away); Board of Trade and Court Theatre (about 400 feet away); Charles W. Russell House (about 500 feet away); First United Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); Chester D. Hubbard (about 500 feet away); Wheeling Wharf (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.
Also see . . . First Wheeling Convention May 13-15, 1861,. West Virginia Archives and History website entry (Submitted on January 1, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 1, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.