On Carolina Avenue at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
To you from falling hands we throw the torch, be yours to hold it high.
In grateful memory of the sons and daughters of this community who served our country.
Courage Loyalty Sacrifice Victory — — Map (db m269334) WM
On Carolina Avenue at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
Erected in loving memory of the men of Chester, W. Va. who made the supreme sacrifice in World War I and World War II
World War I
Jesse Burge
World War II
Walter Albright Lawrence Allison Randall H. Archer George Arner, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m269333) WM
On Carolina Avenue at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
Seal of the City of Chester
Collins Memorial Drive
dedicated in loving memory of
Rodney Ray Collins
Chester's only son claimed in Vietnam
May 3, 1948 - October 24, 1969 — — Map (db m269338) HM WM
On Carolina Avenue at Old U.S. 30, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
1938 - Measuring 14 feet high and 14 feet in diameter, the Chester Teapot was constructed by William "Babe" Devon. The Teapot started its life as a gigantic wooden hogshead barrel for a Hire's Root Beer advertising campaign. Devon purchased . . . — — Map (db m269281) HM
On Carolina Avenue (West Virginia Route 2) at 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Carolina Avenue.
Post 6450-Change Of Name
December 2, 2013
From Burge-Casto VFW Post 6450
To
Bob Milby VFW Post 6450
To honor
Robert J. (Bob) Milby
For his
Honesty, integrity and dedication to the post serving as the Quarter Master for 64 years. . . . — — Map (db m269289) HM
On Carolina Avenue (West Virginia Route 2) at Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north on Carolina Avenue.
Named for natural springs reputedly used by George Washington. Donated in 1857 for picnics and prize fights. Developed in 1897 as amusement park served by streetcar and boat attracting 15-20 thousand daily. Included dance pavilions, shooting . . . — — Map (db m49697) HM
On Carolina Avenue at 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
Proud Army Veteran of the European Theater in WW II, earning 3 Bronze Stars, and active member of Chester American Legion Post 121 and Chester VFW Post 6450.
Master carpenter whose work is found throughout the tri-state area, including the . . . — — Map (db m269283) HM WM
On 1st Street at Columbia Drive, on the right when traveling north on 1st Street.
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 . . . — — Map (db m288602) HM
On Carolina Avenue at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
POW - MIA
You are not forgotten
United States of America
Department of the Army
1775
United States of America
Department of the Navy
American Legion
US
Post 121
Chester, WV
Est. 1947
United States
Marine Corps . . . — — Map (db m269339) WM
On Carolina Avenue 0.2 miles north of 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
By the Authority of the Veterans of the Foreign Wars of the United States:
Be it Known that Comrades:
Dale K. Allison Arthur O. Clendenning, Jr. Eugene Cochran O. H. Cook David R. Cooper John L. Cornell Brent E. Davis Richard . . . — — Map (db m269285) HM WM
On West Virginia Route 2 at Ferndale Road (County Route 66/2), on the right when traveling north on West Virginia Route 2.
Site of Nesselroad's powder mill which operated from 1795 to 1801. To the south on King's Creek stood Hartford's grist mill which served local settlers in early 1800's. In 1823, Swearingen's grist mill and Eaton's saw mill were built near the same . . . — — Map (db m39654) HM
On West Virginia Route 2 at Ferndale Road (County Route 66/2), on the right when traveling north on West Virginia Route 2.
On This Spot. On September 18, 1781, Adam Poe and Andrew Poe while freeing white captives, engaged in combat with a war party of the Wyandott tribe and killed the sons of the Wyandott Chief. — — Map (db m39661) HM
Named by boat captains for many brick works shipping from area. John Gamble first mined clay in 1839; James Porter had first brick works in 1832. By 1844, five works produced 1.5 million bricks. Later, some 20 plants: including Captain John Porter, . . . — — Map (db m44118) HM
On Ridge Avenue (West Virginia Route 2) at Ballantyne Road, on the right when traveling north on Ridge Avenue.
Named by boat captains for many brick works shipping from area. John Gamble first mined clay in 1830; James Porter had first brick works in 1832; five works in 1844 produced 1.5 million bricks. Later, over 20 plants, using local clay, gas and coal, . . . — — Map (db m44120) HM
On North River Avenue at Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue.
Side A:Captain John Porter(August 7, 1838 - February 7, 1893) Early developer of New Cumberland, he operated line of steamboats and barges on Ohio River, Chelsea China Company and glass plants. Known as "brick king" he owned Sligo, . . . — — Map (db m44121) HM
On North River Avenue at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue.
Hancock County, formed in 1848 in home of Sam C. Allison in Fairview, also known as Pughtown and New Manchester. In election for county seat, New Cumberland won by 13; refusal to move led to another vote and majority of 46 in 1850 to move. In May . . . — — Map (db m44124) HM
On North River Road at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Road.
1862 on Deep Cut a stock company drilled for oil and failed. They did strike a huge natural gas well. People knew little about gas. It roared for two years with a deafening_noise until it was accidentally ignited. Flames shot skyward to over 80', . . . — — Map (db m269277) HM
On South River Avenue at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on South River Avenue.
Flood of 1936. The flood of 1884 was thought to be the great flood at 47' 11". But the 1936 flood crested at 51' 6" on March 18. It was followed by another flood on March 26-35' 9". Over 1,000 citizens were fed at the community house and . . . — — Map (db m269276) HM
On North River Avenue at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue.
Located beside courthouse, original building of four rooms built in 1869, opened in 1870 with town hall on 2nd floor. In 1888 two wings were added. By 20 January 1939, when destroyed by fire, had 14 rooms with 500 students. Rebuilt on same site, it . . . — — Map (db m44126) HM
On North Court Street at Madison Street ( Route 2), on the right when traveling north on North Court Street.
W. A. Atkinson
Post No. 18 Dep't W. Va.
Grand Army of the Republic
1861 - Veteran - 1866
Appomattox.
Yet loved ones
have fallen
and still where
they sleep
a sorrowing nation shall . . . — — Map (db m269416) WM
On North Chester Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Adams Street, on the right when traveling north on North Chester Street.
World War I
Edmond D. Stewart
Byron Corn
World War II
Arthur Crow Byron Long Howard Peterson Frank Zielinsky Richard Vulgamore Dwight Archer Boaz Blosser Lawrence Bysarovich Harold Clark Harold Mull . . . — — Map (db m269363) WM
On Ridge Avenue (West Virginia Route 2) south of Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling south.
Near New Cumberland, George Chapman settled, about 1783, and built an Indian fort. Here are graves of the Chapmans, Gregorys, Graftons, and other pioneer families. Pughtown, settled about 1810, was the first county seat. — — Map (db m39685) HM
On North River Avenue at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue.
Near New Cumberland, George Chapman settled, about 1783, and built an Indian fort. Here are graves of the Chapmans, Gregorys, Graftons, and other pioneer families. Pughtown, settled about 1810, was the first county seat. — — Map (db m44130) HM
On North Court Street at Taylor Street, on the right when traveling north on North Court Street.
Dedicated to the men and women of New Cumberland who served their country in all wars.
Remembering and honoring those who have fallen.
World War I
Byron Corn William L. Currant John K. Moutafes Edmond D. Stewart
World War . . . — — Map (db m269419) WM
On North River Avenue at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue.
The river flowing past New Cumberland contributed significantly to the political, economic and social development of the town. Early settlers to New Cumberland came by river and then depended on the river as means of receiving supplies and . . . — — Map (db m44133) HM
On North Chester Street (West Virginia Route 2) south of Washington Street ( Route 8), on the right when traveling north.
In 1839 John Cuppy laid out 42 lots on his farm between Ohio River and hill; added 50 lots in 1850. Named Vernon but called Cuppy Town. In 1840 John Chapman built the first house. Industry based on rich clay deposits, brick plants and river . . . — — Map (db m39743) HM
On North River Avenue at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue.
In 1839 John Cuppy laid out 42 lots on his farm between Ohio River and hill; added 50 lots in 1850. Named Vernon but called Cuppy Town. In 1840 John Chapman built the first house. Industry based on rich clay deposits, brick plants and river . . . — — Map (db m44135) HM
On Harrison Street at South River Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Harrison Street.
Propeller of M. V.
The Clifty Creek
blt 1954. Formerly owned
by C. A. Johnson
given to Swanees Landing
by J-T River Service
1986 — — Map (db m269420) HM
On South River Avenue east of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south.
Rockyside. Rockyside was a community of mining and brick making families who lived on the steep hillside just north of New Cumberland along what was then Route 66. The early brickyards attracted workers, many of them Poles or Slavs, who came . . . — — Map (db m269275) HM
On North River Road at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Road.
Woman's Club Of New Cumberland. Organized in 1933, the Woman's Club of New Cumberland's objective was to promote mental, moral, civic, and social improvement in the The home and community. Their motto is "Unity in Diversity." original 44 . . . — — Map (db m269278) HM
On Lawnview Drive at Pawanee Road, on the right when traveling north on Lawnview Drive.
The millstone displayed here is one of the few remaining artifacts from four gristmills located along Tomlinson Run. This stone is a nether millstone. The stationary lower stone, from Hartford's Grist Mill, is 44 inches in diameter. The grooves . . . — — Map (db m269362) HM
On Park-Forest 801 at Park-Forest 802, on the right when traveling north on Park-Forest 801.
On Tomlinson Run, Nesselroad's powder mill began operation about 1795. Near by occurred the famous fight between Andrew and Adam Poe, border scouts, and Chief Big Foot and another Indian in 1782. The Poes won. Two Indians died. — — Map (db m66535) HM
On Veterans Boulevard (West Virginia Route 8) west of High Street, on the right when traveling north.
In gratefull remembrance
of
New Manchester's
sons and daughters
who served our country
to preserve freedom
We cannot understand unless we remember
American Revolution Bicentennial 1776 - 1976 — — Map (db m269360) WM
On Washington Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Wells Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
World War I
Raymond Howard Raymond McCauley
World War II
Dwight Archer Pete Bobovitch Cecil Cline Clem Gadd Walter Gibas James E. Graham Ernest Howell Earl F. Jones Frank Knox Oscar W. Lashley Charles H. . . . — — Map (db m269353) WM
On Washington Street at Fiesta Drive, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
In 1907, Laurel Hollow Park was created for the benefit of the residents of the then newly formed town, Newell, West Virginia. Unfortunately, it only lasted about six years and would eventually be taken over by wild growth.
George Washington . . . — — Map (db m269354) HM
On West Virginia Route 2 north of Dry Run Road, on the right when traveling north.
One of the events which led up to Dunmore's War was the killing at this point of the family of Chief Logan, eloquent leader of the Mingo Indians, April, 1774, opposite their village at the mouth of Yellow Creek in Ohio. — — Map (db m44727) HM
On Sixth Street 0.2 miles south of Bentley Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
1963 Cyrus Salsberry Billy R. Stevens Carl Harris 1964 John Bumpus Earl Daugherty Jack Gourley 1965 Mervin Summers Robert Martin Roy Mayes James L. Smith Clarence Jones Stanley Simcox 1966 William Simcox Jack . . . — — Map (db m269440) WM
On Washington Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Route 66/11, on the right when traveling south on Washington Street.
In July 1863, Confederate Gen. John H. Morgan raided through Kentucky. Indiana, and Ohio seeking to bring the war to the North. Defeated at Buffington Island, he fled up the Ohio River and tried to cross into West Virginia. Members of the state . . . — — Map (db m189407) HM
On Washington Street (West Virginia Route 2) at 9th Street, on the left when traveling north on Washington Street.
Developed by subsidiaries of the Homer Laughlin China Company, the town has been home to the world's largest single pottery unit. A key industry in the county and state, fine wares made here have sold around the world. — — Map (db m44730) HM
On Washington Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Fiesta Drive, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
Rescued from the 1953 Restoration
Donated by
Vernon Betteridge & Doris Durham
This bench has been restored using the
original framework from Laurel Park. — — Map (db m269359) HM
On Washington Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Fiesta Drive, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
This is the site of the original bears' den which housed two polar bears in 1909.
It was converted to an amphitheater 101 years later through the generous donation of the Newell American Legion Post 114 — — Map (db m269357) HM
On West Street 0.2 miles south of Mildred Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
On October 27, 2021,
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch
Bartholomew of Constantinople
and
his Eminence Archbishop
Elpidophoros of America
made a historic visit to the
All Saints Greek Orthodox Church
of Weirton, West Virginia. . . . — — Map (db m269421) HM
On County Road at City Street, on the right when traveling north on County Road.
In memory of
the nineteen men whose lives were lost in the
Brown's Island Coke Plant Explosion
December 15, 1972
you are not forgotten.
Charles Bowers Howard Bray James Brown Paul Byrne Michael Crowley Edward "Dick" Arthurs . . . — — Map (db m269473) HM
On West Belleview Drive at South 24th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Belleview Drive.
Blessed by Bishop Joseph Hodges of Wheeling
Feast of All Souls, in the year 1977
Built by the people of God of this area,
Acme Marble & Granite Co., Inc. of New Orleans
and Trushel Construction Company of Weirton — — Map (db m269477) HM
Near Cove Road just east of Main Street ( Route 2), on the right when traveling east.
In Memory Of
Ernest T. Weir
Founder of
City of Weirton and Weirton Steel
and to the honor of all who have contributed to the growth and progress of the city and its industry
Dedicated in America's Bicentennial Year . . . — — Map (db m155988) HM
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 2) 0.1 miles north of Marland Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Side A:Hancock CountyFormed in 1848 from Brooke. Named for John Hancock, first signer of the Declaration of Independence. Iron furnaces established in this county as early as 1794 made the cannon balls that Commodore Perry used in . . . — — Map (db m44127) HM
On Steubenville Pike at Gardner Road, on the right when traveling west on Steubenville Pike.
Hancock County
Formed in 1848 from Brooke. Named for John Hancock, first signer of the Declaration of Independence. Iron furnaces established in this county as early as 1794 made the cannon balls that Commodore Perry used in Battle of Lake . . . — — Map (db m80381) HM
On Cove Road at Main Street ( Route 2), on the right when traveling west on Cove Road.
East was Fort Holliday, built in 1776. During the Revolution it was a supply depot for the Continental Army. From it Col. Swearingen led troops with ammunition to relieve Fort Henry at Wheeling when attacked by Indians in 1777. — — Map (db m80384) HM
On West Street at Virginia Avenue, on the left when traveling north on West Street.
A memorial to those Independent Steelworkers Union Members
who served our country for the cause of freedom
We thank you and salute you — — Map (db m298865) WM
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 2) at Municipal Plaza, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Born in Hollidays Cove ca. 1829. Moved to Kentucky and served as Union civilian scout during the Civil War. Seized locomotive, The General, in northern Georgia, and attempted to move within Union lines, but train lost power and raiders were . . . — — Map (db m155989) HM
On Williams Drive 0.1 miles north of Riverview Drive, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
Built 1934 - Rededicated 1994
Margaret Manson Weir
Memorial Pool
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
— — Map (db m269241) HM
On Pennsylvania Avenue 0.2 miles east of Gardener Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Co. G, 30th Regt. O.V.I.
Battle Vicksburg, MS.
Despite his own wound he
dragged 5 of his wounded
comrades to safety
under intense enemy fire. — — Map (db m270529) WM
On Greenbrier Road at South 24th Street, on the right when traveling north on Greenbrier Road.
Like so many other priests of God who have served in the hills of West Virginia, this smiling giant of a man came to us from Ireland. He arrived by way of Thomas, West Virginia, and for almost 30 years he was our spiritual father and friend. . . . — — Map (db m270540) HM
On West Virginia Route 2 at Kings Creek Road (County Route 11), on the right when traveling north on West Virginia Route 2.
Two miles east is the site of first blast furnace west of the Alleghenies. Built in 1794, it was the forerunner of the steel industry which flourished in this area. Here Peter Tarr cast cannon balls used by Perry on Lake Erie. — — Map (db m44138) HM
Near King's Creek Road at Patricia Drive, on the right when traveling west.
First iron furnace in N.W. Virginia built in 1790's on Campbell land by a man named Grant. Company of Grant & Partner failed CA. 1800. Deeded to Peter Tarr April, 1801, by pioneer James Campbell. Operations resumed by Connell, Tarr & . . . — — Map (db m80383) HM
On West Belleview Drive at South 24th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Belleview Drive.
Blessed by Bishop Bernard W. Schmitt, D.D. of Wheeling
Feast of All Souls, in the year 1991
Built by the people of God of this area
Robert L. Krul, general contractor of Midland, Pa.
Father Tom Schiffer, Pastor
Robert Wasson, cemetery . . . — — Map (db m269475) HM
On Greenbrier Road at South 24th Street, on the right when traveling north on Greenbrier Road.
Son of Edward A. & Marie Byrne Schneider
Brother of Rita Marie & Mary Schneider McCoy
Born: January 27, 1935
Ordained: May 25, 1963
Entered Eternal Life: June 10, 2009
St. Anne, Bristol, 1963 - 1965
St. Thomas Aquinas, Thomas; St. . . . — — Map (db m270546) HM
On Greenbrier Road at South 24th Street, on the right when traveling north on Greenbrier Road.
September 1, 1924
July 31, 2003
Ordained June 7, 1949
Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart
of Mary Church In Weirton WV.
1949 - 1960
Pastor of Sacred Heart
of Mary Church in Weirton WV.
1960 - 1973
Pastor of Immaculate Conception . . . — — Map (db m270533) HM
On Greenbrier Road at South 24th Street, on the right when traveling north on Greenbrier Road.
Born July 11, 1952
Ordained May 13, 1978
Died September 14, 2006
Associate Pastor, St. Paul Parish, Weirton
1978 - 1980
Associate Pastor, St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Weirton
1980 - 1983
Pastor, Christ Our Hope Parish, Harrisville . . . — — Map (db m270543) HM
On Greenbrier Road at South 24th Street, on the right when traveling north on Greenbrier Road.
This quiet man of God was born in far off Poland. His first trip to Weirton came via a streetcar ride from Wheeling often he watched over New Cumberland as well as all the Polish of the area. He built the church and school and convent . . . — — Map (db m270541) HM
On Greenbrier Road at South 24th Street, on the right when traveling north on Greenbrier Road.
This Irish Priest came to us back at the time of the First World War. He served us as 'another Christ' until 1928, and directed the building of church and rectory and school on the old county road. Through his own personal effort and money, he . . . — — Map (db m270537) HM
On Greenbrier Road at South 24th Street, on the right when traveling north on Greenbrier Road.
This man of God went to the holy altar as a priest for over 55 years. Born in Poland, he came to our Ohio Valley from Canada, called here in 1920 by Bishop Patrick Donahue. He brought with him a small group of nuns of the Order of the . . . — — Map (db m270539) HM
On West Belleview Drive at South 24th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Belleview Drive.
Dedicated November 11, 1991
to all the veterans
buried in this cemetery by:
Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly #3734
American Legion Post #10
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post #2716
and St. Paul's Cemetery — — Map (db m269474) WM
On South 17th Street at Pennsylvania Avenue ( Route 105), on the right when traveling west on South 17th Street.
100 yards south is site of original log Three Springs Church. Built 1790 on land donated by James Campbell. Elisha Macurdy, first pastor, called Nov., 1799. The mother church of Cove and Paris United Presbyterian churches. — — Map (db m80385) HM
On Three Springs Drive at Cove Road, on the right when traveling south on Three Springs Drive.
Original log church was built one mile northwest in 1790. In 1846 it became the Cove and Paris Presbyterian Churches. Rev. Elisha McCurdy pioneer preacher, missionary and reformer was pastor from 1799 to 1824 and at Florence until 1835. — — Map (db m269280) HM
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 2) just north of Municipal Plaza, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the men and women of Weirton who served in the Armed Forces to protect the four freedoms endowed in the Constitution — — Map (db m155990) WM
On County Road (West Virginia Route 2) at Pennsylvania Avenue ( Route 105), on the right when traveling north on County Road.
In memory of all the steelworkers who
lost their lives at work at Weirton Steel
We honor your sacrifices with this memorial
Lewis Chaney 4/11/1919 Frank Yanocha 3/31/1920 Andrew Kazienko 1922 Stephen Lamalfa 11/29/1923 Paul Ellis . . . — — Map (db m270531) HM
