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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearby mine supplied coal to large Wheeling Steel mill. An explosion here, 28 April 1924, resulted in third worst mine disaster in state history. 119 miners, many natives of Poland, Italy and Greece, were killed. There were no survivors. Led to . . . — — Map (db m59838) HM
Marshall County. Formed in 1835 from Ohio. Named for Chief Justice John Marshall. In Marshall County is Grave Creek Mound, first among remains left by the unknown race which lived in the Ohio Valley centuries before the white man came. . . . — — Map (db m57250) HM
Marshall County. Formed in 1835 from Ohio. Named for Chief Justice John Marshall. In Marshall County is Grave Creek Mound, first among remains left by the unknown race which lived in the Ohio Valley centuries before the white man . . . — — Map (db m189430) HM
Marshall County. Formed in 1835 from Ohio. Named for Chief Justice John Marshall. In Marshall County is Grave Creek Mound, first among remains left by the unknown race which lived in the Ohio Valley centuries before the white men came. . . . — — Map (db m67104) HM
This Bridge donated by David Pollock Esq. & James Rizer. Originally sat at the
Elementary School in Aleppo, PA. It was moved and constructed by members of Boy Scout Troop #92. Engineered by Nick Lilley - May 2015 — — Map (db m161151) HM
Constructed with PWA grant, 1939, the unique semi-circular pool with underwater lifeguard station was design of Frank Hunter. Beach area once had sand from Lake Michigan. Pool also emergency reservoir for fire protection. Listed in 1993 on National . . . — — Map (db m80388) HM
1836 - Founded
1841 - First Log Chapel
1854 - First United Methodist
1868 - Built Church
1875 - Revival
1887 - New Church Built
1889 - 103 Members
1900 - Church Was Rededicated
1929 - Built Basement — — Map (db m296551) HM
Site of Indian fort built in 1779 on land of George Beeler. In 1782, an attack of Mohawk and Shawnee Indians was repulsed by its defenders, among whom were Martin and Lewis Wetzel, the celebrated scouts and Indian fighters. — — Map (db m21076) HM
Born November 18, 1847, he moved to Cameron as a child. Lying about his age, he enlisted in the 6th WV Volunteer Infantry in September 1864. Alley was captured at New Creek, WV, in November and was a POW until February l1865. Postwar, he worked in . . . — — Map (db m161145) HM
West Virginia (Marshall County)
"The Mountain State" - western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the French . . . — — Map (db m296435) HM
Bennett Cockayne
House
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c.1850 — — Map (db m164731) HM
In the summer of 2010 personnel from Archaeological Consultants of the Midwest in Wheeling excavated one of the several privies thought to be in existence on the grounds surrounding the Cockayne Farmhouse. The excavation of this privy exposed a . . . — — Map (db m164733) HM
A partnership of the John Marshall High School Horticulture Department
and the Cockayne Farmstead Preservation Project of the Marshall County Historical Society.
The contemporary garden and orchard, first planted by JMHS . . . — — Map (db m164735) HM
Born 3 June 1856, in 1885 was first licensed woman physician in state; opened private practice then hospital in Wheeling, 1892. Jones was active in temperance and women's suffrage; and promoted establishment of state sanitariums in Terra Alta & . . . — — Map (db m257995) HM
The Cockayne Mound is one of the few remaining intact prehistoric mounds in Marshall County. It has been given site number 46MR26 in the archaeological files of the West Virginia Division of Culture & History.
In January, 2005, Jamie Vosvick . . . — — Map (db m164734) HM
The Cockayne Farm
The Cockayne farmhouse was built by Bennett Cockayne around 1850. His son Samuel A.J. was renowned as a sheep breeder. Dubbed Glendale by Samuel's wife Hannah, the farm was the namesake for Glen Dale when it was . . . — — Map (db m102040) HM
Dedicated this 26th day of May 1986
To the men and women who served
with pride of patriotism and love of flag and country
To Recall ★
Reconfirm ★
Reflect ★
Restore
The Principles of Freedom
★ . . . — — Map (db m160341) WM
John Wetzel and sons, Lewis, Jacob, Martin, John, and George, came with the Zanes in 1769 and built a fort. The Wetzels became famous scouts and Indian fighters. In 1787, the elder Wetzel was killed by Indians at Baker’s Station. — — Map (db m21075) HM
Near this spot occurred the massacre, by Indians, of Captain William Foreman and twenty one of his men on September 27th, 1777.--•--
This marker erected by Wheeling Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution. — — Map (db m71009) HM WM
In the "Narrows," September 27, 1777, Capt. Wm. Forman (Foreman) and his Hampshire County troops were ambushed by Indians; 21 were killed. They had joined Fort Henry garrison, located on the Ohio at Wheeling to protect western settlements. — — Map (db m71010) HM
Rescued the body of 2nd Lieutenant Benjamin H. Hodgson from within the enemy lines; brought up ammunition and encouraged the men in the most exposed positions under heavy fire in the Little Big Horn River fight.
Sergeant Benjamin C. Criswell . . . — — Map (db m20503) HM
Bushrod Washington Price
House
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1830 — — Map (db m196489) HM
In tribute to Howard D. Blankenship, who made all the arrangements to have both cannons retrofitted to their original. His project started 1977 and was completed 1984.
The northern piece was manufactured by N.P. Ames Foundry, Springfield . . . — — Map (db m20394) HM
This tablet marks the site of the first cabin built on the Flats of Grave Creek, 1771, which was the
home of the first white woman to live and labor here
Rebecca Tomlinson Martin-Williams — — Map (db m296797) HM
"A limb has fallen from the family tree
I hear a voice that whispers, "Grieve not for me.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the songs.
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. . . . — — Map (db m196479) WM
This world-famous burial mound was built by the Adena people sometime before the Christian Era. The mound was originally 69 feet high, 295 feet in diameter, and was encircled by a moat. There were many mounds in the area-hence the city's name: . . . — — Map (db m54886) HM
Ferrell-Holt House 1877
KIRKSIDE
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m296803) HM
In memory of
Julian L. Berisford
SPC United States Army
June 13, 1984
November 4, 2009
Killed in Action
Bermal District, Afghanistan
Company C, 3rd Battalion
509th Infantry 4BCT
Fort Richardson, AK
In honor of all fallen . . . — — Map (db m196485) WM
The “Spirit of St. Louis,” piloted by Charles Lindberg landed in Moundsville .1 mile west at Langin Field, Aug. 4, 1927. Seen by 140,000 locally, he led aviation into the rocket era, creating the U.S. air transportation network. — — Map (db m258029) HM
Erected By
The County Court
of Marshall County,
West Virginia
To Commemorate the Service
Men and Women of Marshall
County in the World War
1917 - 1919
The tumult and the shouting dies-
Lord God of Hosts - Be with us yet . . . — — Map (db m54933) WM
These trees dedicated as a living memorial to the Marshall County boys who gave their lives in the World War
Ralph L. Alexander •
Pete Barovic •
Edward Leo Blake •
Wm. Thomas Blake •
Slater Chambers •
Walter O. Courtwright . . . — — Map (db m296889) WM
Moundsville. Named for Grave Creek Mound. This mound, 900 feet around, 70 feet high, is the largest conical mound in America. The inscribed stone found in it has never been deciphered. Near by was the Indian fort built by Joseph Tomlinson.
. . . — — Map (db m20373) HM
Dedicated to the Recipients of the
Nations oldest military decoration
The Purple Heart
Combat Veterans Wounded
1782 Military Order of
The Purple Heart 1932
My stone is red for
The blood they shed.
The . . . — — Map (db m54934) HM
At Rosby’s Rock (5 Mi. E.) Dec. 24, 1852, the B. & O. Railroad joined the Baltimore and Wheeling with the first continuous railroad from the Atlantic to the Ohio, after such engineering feats as building 11 tunnels and 113 bridges. — — Map (db m21074) HM
This humble stone is erected to the memory of Captain Foreman and twenty-one of his men who were slain by a band of ruthless savages, the allies of a civilized nation of Europe on the 26th of Sep, 1777.
So sleep the brave who sink to rest by . . . — — Map (db m296979) HM
Born January 20, 1820, Trainer worked as a tailor before becoming a Methodist minister. An opponent of secession, he was a delegate to the state's first Constitutional Convention and served as chaplain of the 12th WV Infantry during the Civil War. . . . — — Map (db m189433) HM
In 1934, Louis Marx and Company opened a toy plant in the old Fokker Aircraft building in Glen Dale. It was the largest toy plant in the world under one roof.
Marx is credited with the introduction of the yo-yo to both American and European . . . — — Map (db m296872) HM
This French oak tree planted by Volture #173 40 6. April 9, 2003
Tree dedicated to those in the Armed Forces of the U.S. who gave their lives to assure mankind, liberty and freedom forever.
"Lord God of hosts, be with us . . . — — Map (db m196478) WM
Erected by
The County Court
of
Marshall County West Virginia
to commemorate its
volunteers in the
Spanish-American War
They served that others might be free — — Map (db m55011) WM
This tract of 587 acres in Round Bottom was patented by George Washington in 1784 after a purchase of warrants held by officers of the French and Indian War. Washington sold these lands in 1798 to Archibald McClean. — — Map (db m54819) HM
This tract of 587 acres in Round Bottom was patented by George Washington in 1784 after a purchase of warrants held by officers of the French and Indian War. Washington sold these lands in 1798 to Archibald McClean. — — Map (db m190875) HM
Established, 1866, A prison for men and women convicted of felonies until prison for women was established at Pence Springs, 1947. Capital criminals were hanged here, 1889-1950. Electric chair used until death penalty was abolished, 1965. — — Map (db m54890) HM
The final resting place of legendary frontiersman and Indian fighter Lewis Wetzel (1763-1808)
He roamed these nearby hills and valleys for many years. Martin Wetzel moved his family to the Wheeling Creek area in 1770, which is now known . . . — — Map (db m260996) HM
Site of blockhouse built by Captain John Baker in 1784. Rendezvous of scouts along Indian war path from Muskingum Valley into Virginia. Near by are buried Captain Baker, John Wetzel, and others killed by Indians in 1787. — — Map (db m54808) HM
In 1772, George Rogers Clark explored the Ohio and Great Kanawha rivers He stayed the winter here, planted and harvested a crop, and carried out much surveying. Riflemen from the region aided him in winning the Northwest in 1778-1779. — — Map (db m257994) HM
Made famous as line between free and slave states before War Between the States. The survey establishing Maryland-Pennsylvania boundary began, 1763; halted by Indian wars, 1767; continued to southwest corner, 1782; marked, 1784. — — Map (db m296722) HM
General Zachary Taylor, on his way to Washington to be inaugurated as the 12th President of the U.S., found his steamer blocked by ice here. He left his boat and completed his trip over the National Pike. — — Map (db m54810) HM
Born in 1820, Clemens studied law at Washington College (PA) and was admitted to the bar in 1843, then established a practice in Wheeling. Serving in the U.S. House, 1852-53 and 1857-61, he was a delegate to the Richmond Convention of 1861, where he . . . — — Map (db m190873) HM
The son of German immigrants, Reuther was born 1 September 1907 in Wheeling, Influenced by his father's work in the labor movement, he moved to Detroit, where he worked for Ford and organized auto workers. One of 20th century's most influential . . . — — Map (db m78484) HM
The Market Street
Bridge
Dedicated on July 3, 1905
Has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places
This site possesses national significance in transportation and engineering in commemorating the . . . — — Map (db m223028) HM
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. — — Map (db m750) HM
Born in Connecticut. November 25, 1814, he was a noted businessman in antebellum Wheeling. A member of the 1852-53 VA legislature, he also was a delegate to the 1861 Richmond Convention, where he voted against secession. Hubbard served in the 1861 . . . — — Map (db m263167) HM
Born 1810 in PA. Lamb was a lawyer and banker in Wheeling. He served at the 1861 Wheeling conventions that led to WV statehood and at the first constitutional convention. Elected five times to the House of Delegates, he supported leniency for . . . — — Map (db m263172) HM
Built in 1817 by Moses Shepherd, a prominent Ohio Countian, as part of the National Road. Constructed of uncoursed limestone, but covered by concrete in 1958, it is the oldest extant three span elliptical arch bridge in the state. Also known as . . . — — Map (db m64226) HM
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