Elm Grove in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
“Monument Place”
On site of Fort Shepherd is this mansion, built in 1798 by Moses Shepherd and known as Shepherd Hall. Among its guests were Lafayette, James K. Polk, Andrew Jackson, and Henry Clay. Clay's support brought National Pike here.
Erected 1974 by West Virginia Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, the Former U.S. Presidents: #11 James K. Polk, the The Historic National Road, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.
Location. 40° 2.591′ N, 80° 39.53′ W. Marker is in Elm Grove, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker is at the intersection of Wheeling and Elm Grove Boulevard (West Virginia Route 88) and National Road (U.S. 40), on the left when traveling west on Wheeling and Elm Grove Boulevard. This intersection is where the National Road makes a right to continue west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Osiris Temple Legion of Honor (a few steps from this marker); Forks of Wheeling Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Elm Grove Stone Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Monument Place (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elm Grove.
Also see . . .
1. History of Monument Place at Elm Grove, West Va. Ohio County Library website entry (Submitted on December 9, 2006.)
2. Shepherd Hall - National Register of Historic Places nomination form. West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History website entry (Submitted on April 7, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Additional commentary.
1. Shepherd's Fort
A stockaded blockhouse built by Captain David Shepherd in 1775, Shepherd's Fort was destroyed by Indians in 1777, rebuilt and enlarged in 1786 and replaced by Shepherd Hall in 1798.
— Submitted April 9, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,736 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 9, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on January 9, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 3. submitted on December 9, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on January 9, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 6. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 7, 8, 9. submitted on April 7, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 10. submitted on April 9, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.