In memory of
Elizabeth "Betty" Zane McLaughlin Clark
July 19, 1765 (ca) - August 23, 1823
Forever Our Heroine
Battle of Fort Henry, Wheeling, W VA
September 13, 1782 — — Map (db m196293) WM
2008 Inductees
Robert E. Forsythe Louis Groza William Dean Howells John Laslo Ebenezer Martin Harry Northwood Roy Riethmiller Charles R. Shreve Annie Tanks Richard H. Wilson James A. Wright Elizabeth (Betty) Zane . . . — — Map (db m271739) HM
In honor of the men and women of Martins Ferry who served during Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Lebanon, Panama, and Desert Storm, especially to those who gave their lives in time of war that we might live in peace.
Korea
Bennett, Harry N. . . . — — Map (db m196343) WM
The Walnut Grove Cemetery is the burial place of members of the Zane and Martin families. Their graves lie within the brick enclosure. The cemetery is also the resting-place of many early Martins Ferry residents, including veterans of the . . . — — Map (db m28444) HM
Side A: William Dean Howells
"The Dean of American Letters"
Author, editor, and social critic William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was born in Martins Ferry, the son of an itinerant printer and publisher. Self-educated, Howells learned the . . . — — Map (db m28477) HM
In commemoration of the patriotism of our boys and girls who went forth at the call of their country to serve in the World War and in memory of those who died that liberty might live
"Take up our quarrel with the foe.
To . . . — — Map (db m196336) WM
Dedicated to the men and women of Martins Ferry who served in World War II
In lasting memory of our brave sons who gave their lives in World War II
Edwin V. Anthony
Andrew Bender
John T. Black
Anthony C. Bumbico
Frank . . . — — Map (db m196342) WM
In memory of those who serve our country
☆ ☆ ☆
T/Sgt. Joseph Bugaj - United States Air Force - Died 2-8-44
Pvt. James Sklenar - United States Army - Died 4-5-44
Pvt. Stanley Sikora - United States Army - Died . . . — — Map (db m271798) WM
Platted in 1802 by John Zane and William Chapline along the old Wheeling Road. Morristown was named for Duncan Morrison, an early settler, innkeeper, and Justice of the Peace. Older than the state itself. Morristown prospered into the mid-1800s, . . . — — Map (db m287) HM
William Brown Harry Barr Earl Straight Louis Taylor Kirk Shepherd Harold Straight Marion Sells Herbert Taylor Forrest Straight John L. Shepherd Ashley Temple Charles E. Lee Wendell Shepherd Lee W. Fritter John Klayko . . . — — Map (db m271654) WM
America's entry into World War I quickly demonstrated the need for a national network of roads. To reduce the burden on overloaded railroads, the Council for National Defense recommended that military trucks travel overland to the East Coast. . . . — — Map (db m255518) HM
On his journey down the Ohio River, Wednesday, October 24, 1770 noted in his diary "at the mouth of it (Captina Creek) we came abt 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and finding nobody there, we agreed to camp." Camped on return trip November 14 just above . . . — — Map (db m78500) HM
First surveyed in 1849, Powhatan Point was laid out by Franklin Knox. The "point" is the confluence of Captina Creek and the Ohio River. The small but thriving river and farming community served York Township and the rich Captina Valley as a . . . — — Map (db m78499) HM
This memorial is dedicated to those that made the supreme sacrifice for freedom by the people of Powhatan Point, Ohio
Mike Bokulich George Brkich Dale L. Bryan Lila L. Caretti Lester W. Caldwell Edgar Alton Goff Garren R. Goudy . . . — — Map (db m273005) WM
The Coal Industry at Powhatan Point
The Pittsburgh No. 8 coal seam, located 100 feet below river level at Powhatan Point, extends across much of eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. The Cleveland and Western Coal . . . — — Map (db m78501) HM
As a result of the persistent campaign by Mayor Inez Wright for a safe bridge to serve Powhatan Point, Ohio. Governor James A. Rhodes promise was given and fulfilled. Governor Rhodes broke ground for this structure on April 14, 1976. — — Map (db m273008) HM
Erected by Local Union 5497 United Mine Workers of America, in memory of the 66 men who lost their lives in the Powhatan Mine Fire, July 5, 1944.
William Hawley Andrew Sichi Charles Nelson Raymond Jackson Charles Kacir Melvin Smith . . . — — Map (db m273006) HM
Belmont County. On September 7, 1801, Belmont County became the ninth county in what became the State of Ohio. On April 1, 1803, the states first General Assembly appointed a commission to determine if it was necessary to move the county . . . — — Map (db m214486) HM
This memorial plaque was placed by the Zane's Trace Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in grateful memory of those buried in the soil of Belmont County who loved country more than life and served in the American Revolution - 1775 - . . . — — Map (db m214487) HM
On January 4, 1816, the date of his 27th birthday, Benjamin Lundy invited several friends to his home in St. Clairsville to lay the groundwork for a national anti-slavery society. St. Clairsville served as an Underground Railroad headquarters, . . . — — Map (db m214489) HM
The Brick Tavern, also known as the "Brick Tavern House," "The Tavern Stand," and "Lentz Tavern" is a Greek Revival example of a roadside inn built circa 1828 by Samuel Robinson. This tavern is one of a handful of known structures still standing . . . — — Map (db m247961) HM
Born in Scotland. From 1787-1802, was first governor of the Northwest Territory, which included Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and part of Minnesota. St. Clair established territorial court system and Ohios first nine counties . . . — — Map (db m214491) HM
In Honor of Sgt. Sylvester Antolak US Army Medal of Honor for action taken near Cisterna Di Littoria Italy May 24, 1944 resident of Richmond Township
Sylvester Antolak Sergeant US Army Company B 15th Infantry 3rd Infantry Division near . . . — — Map (db m214493) HM WM
Gen. Henry Capehart, Civil War
Capt. Nathan H. Edgerton, Civil War
Capt. Samuel McConnel, Civil War
Sgt. Sylvester Antolak, W.W. II
Sgt. Emile DeLeau Jr., W.W. . . . — — Map (db m214494) WM
In honor of
Sgt. Sylvester Antolak
U.S. Army
For action taken near
Cisterna Di Littoria
Italy
May 24, 1944
Resident of Richland Township
Sylvester Antolak
Sergeant U.S. Army Company B
15th Infantry
3rd Infantry Division . . . — — Map (db m271656) HM WM
Ground was broken for the National Road in Ohio in front of the Belmont County Courthouse in St. Clairsville on July 4, 1825.
St. Clairsville was originally platted as Newellstown in 1803, the same year Ohio became a state. As the seat of Belmont . . . — — Map (db m209538) HM
Welcome to the National Road
The National Road crosses six states from Baltimore, Maryland, to East St. Louis,
Illinois. The Road fulfilled the dreams of George Washington and Thomas
Jefferson to build an all-weather route across the . . . — — Map (db m209537) HM
Marking the original site of the Richland Cemetery Presbyterian Church, founded 1798. Here worshiped the oldest congregation in Eastern Ohio, presently called the First Presbyterian Church, located at Marietta and Woodrow in St Clairsville. Tread . . . — — Map (db m226472) HM
Here lies Thomas Drummond (1832-1865) - legislator, abolitionist and soldier. Raised in eastern Ohio, he moved to Iowa where he served in the General Assembly and secured the location of the State Asylum for the Blind at Vinton. As editor of the . . . — — Map (db m214490) HM
The Great Western School, located on the Ohio University Eastern Campus, was built by the Clark Construction Company in 1870. It is situated on property that was owned by Mr. Simon Lentz, the local tavern proprietor. Bricks for the school were made . . . — — Map (db m247957) HM
American Revolution
Andrew, John
Barnhouse, Christopher
Burget, Phillip
Calhoun, John
Calhoun, Thomas
Cole, Ezekiel
Davis, John
George, John C.
George, Robert
Glenn, James
Jackman, John
McComas, . . . — — Map (db m212169) WM
The three bronze, and 5 black granite plaques mounted in this memorial park contain the names of 1,813 local men and women who have selflessly and honorably served in the armed forces of the United States of America from 1776 to 2012. Valiantly, . . . — — Map (db m160617) WM
Side A
Born near Amsterdam. Forest was the youngest of four sons of Homer and Blanche Buchanan. By the age of 3, his burning desire for nature study was ignited following his older brother John through the local woods he called home. A . . . — — Map (db m208575) HM
The two guns flanking this memorial were German manufactured. These "MG 08's” were turned
out by the thousands for the German army for use in the killing fields of Europe with horrific effect
on legions of Allied infantry forces and . . . — — Map (db m160616) HM WM
Dedicated by the Village of Amsterdam as lasting tribute to living and dead who left to answer their country's call
Alexander Aldred
William Anisko
Dr. Z. F. Atwell
Moxie Barcatti
Konstanty Bojarski
John Boroski . . . — — Map (db m211840) WM
Dedicated by the Village of Amsterdam
as a lasting tribute to
living and dead who left to answer
their country's call
John Mullen
John Murphy
William Murphy
James Murphy
Louise Murphy
Frances Murphy
Fred . . . — — Map (db m211832) WM
Dedicated by the Village of Amsterdam
as a lasting tribute to
living and dead who left to answer
their country's call
Andrew Adamovich
Edward Adamovich
Sam Adamovich
Blaine Albaugh
Gladys Algeo
James Allensworth . . . — — Map (db m211837) WM
To honor those
from Bergholz and Community
who served their Country
in World War I and World War II
Korea
1950-1953
Vietnam
1961-1975
Persian Gulf
1991
Iraq Freedom
2003 — — Map (db m36333) WM
About 8 pm on the evening of July 25, 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and fewer than 500 Confederate raiders arrived at Nebo, now known as Bergholz, and set up camp throughout the village. Selecting the Herdman Taylor farm as his . . . — — Map (db m111197) HM
1871
To the Memory of the Fallen Soldiers of Ross Township
Jeff. Co. O. in the War of 1861 to 65
West face
Thomas son of Robert & Martha George
2. Reg. O.V.I. Killed at Perryville Ky. Oct. 8, 1862
_____
Thos. Duke 32, Reg. . . . — — Map (db m37491) HM
Side A
In 1871 Robert and Martha McLaughlin George, erected Monument In the memory of their son Thomas and other soldiers from Ross Township, Jefferson County, Ohio who died in service to the United States during the Civil War. All were . . . — — Map (db m224967) HM WM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 26, 1863: Burned a County bridge and proceeded northward via Nebo (now Bergholz) pursued by Gen. James M. Shackleford commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. Cav., . . . — — Map (db m37439) HM
The bronze tablet on this marker (#13) reads:
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 26, 1863: Burned a County bridge and proceeded northward via Nebo (now Bergholz) pursued by Gen. James M. Shackleford . . . — — Map (db m37759) HM
On July 25, 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and his Confederate raiders headed north following the skirmish at the Two Ridges Church just outside Wintersville. The Union pursuers under Brigadier General James M. Shackelford were hard on . . . — — Map (db m111196) HM
By July 25, 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and his Confederate raiders knew that their pursuers were closing in. Major General Ambrose Burnside, directing the Union
pursuit from his Cincinnati headquarters, decided to change his . . . — — Map (db m173473) HM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops on July 25, 1863, passed Updegraff's Mills then located here; proceeded northward via "Dry Fork Valley" and Smithfield; pursued by Gen. James M. Shackleford commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. . . . — — Map (db m37753) HM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 25, 1863; proceeded northward via Dry Fork Valley present site of Bradley and Smithfield, pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford commanding 14th Ill. Cav., 1st Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. . . . — — Map (db m37147) HM
★ U.S.A. ★
The people of Dillonvale dedicate this tribute to the memory of the men who gave their lives and to all those who served their country that we may continue to live in our freedom
World War I
1917 . . . — — Map (db m196249) WM
Proudly dedicated to the members of our organization who died in the Armed Forces of our country.
World War II
✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪
Roll of Honor
Delio Brandi
Aldo Persiani . . . — — Map (db m196252) WM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed through this village July 26, 1863; proceeded northward via Circle Green and Nebo (now Bergholz) pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. . . . — — Map (db m37758) HM
General John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops entered Jefferson County here July 25, 1863; proceeded northward via Short Creek Valley, Smithfield and other Villages, pursued, under orders of Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside, by Gen. James M. . . . — — Map (db m37146) HM
Dedicated in honor and memory of those from Saline Township who answered our country's call in the World War
★ Thomas Readnell ★ Raymond Elliott ★ James Montier ★ Lloyd Ridgley Frank Barnett Arthur Brooks . . . — — Map (db m246411) WM
Common Name: Ohio buckeye
Botanical Name: Aesculus glabra
Height/Width: 20 to 40 feet/20 to 40 feet
Habitats: Mesic woods and bottomlands
Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds are attracted to the flowers, and . . . — — Map (db m288920) HM
Dedicated to the men and women of Saline Township who served in the armed forces of all wars and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of their country. — — Map (db m245956) WM
Born in Knoxville in 1840 and reared at a farm in New Somerset, William Pittenger mustered into the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under a 90-day enlistment, in 1861. He fought at the First Battle of Bull Run and was the war correspondent for the . . . — — Map (db m75887) HM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed through this village July 26, 1863; proceeded northward toward Salineville pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. Cav., 11th Mich. Bat'y, . . . — — Map (db m37760) HM
"That this abomination must be abolished is as clear as the shining of the sun at noon-day." Benjamin Lundy, from the front page of the first issue of the Genius of Universal . . . — — Map (db m37047) HM
Benjamin Lundy Home. After witnessing the slave trade in Wheeling, Virginia, Quaker abolitionist Benjamin Lundy (1789-1839) resolved to battle the institution, first organizing the Union Humane Society in St. Clairsville in 1815. In 1821, . . . — — Map (db m36345) HM
Building the Meetinghouse
Construction of the meetinghouse began in 1814. Jacob Ong served as both architect and builder, basing the Mount Pleasant structure on other Quaker meetinghouses in the United States.
This plain . . . — — Map (db m196264) HM
This historic house was the residence of abolitionist Benjamin Lundy, publisher of the antislavery paper, the Genius of Universal Emancipation. The Free Labor Store only sold goods produced by slave-free labor and is perhaps the last example in . . . — — Map (db m196278) HM
By 1816, Mount Pleasant had earned a reputation among fugitive slaves as a town where they would be welcomed in their quest for freedom. The Quakers who lived in the village helped Mount Pleasant become a center of antislavery activity. Many . . . — — Map (db m288742) HM
Mount Pleasant Today
Following its success in the early 1800s, Mount Pleasant was slowly bypassed as railroads, canals, and the National Road steered traffic away from the village. As a result, many buildings from Mount . . . — — Map (db m196268) HM
Mount Pleasant's Beginnings
Many Quakers stood in fierce opposition to slavery. When Congress passed an ordinance prohibiting slavery northwest of the Ohio River in 1787, Quakers throughout the country began a migration to this . . . — — Map (db m196258) HM
Quakers and Wars During the 1900s
The 1900s saw warfare and humanitarian atrocities around the globe. Quakers were caught in the middle. During World War I, thousands of American men, including Quakers, were drafted. Quakers do . . . — — Map (db m196276) HM
Erected by the grateful people of Mt. Pleasant in honor of those who served and died for their country in World Wars I and II
Died during time of war
Ezra Cattell
Dalio Brandy
Walter Dietrich
Donald Francy
Lloyd Frazier . . . — — Map (db m196256) WM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed through this village July 25, 1863; proceeded northward via McIntire and Cross Creek Valleys and Wintersville, pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. . . . — — Map (db m37752) HM
(Plaque missing; text from 1913 Steubenville Herald)
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 25, 1863; proceeded northward up Cross Creek valley, via Wintersville, pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford . . . — — Map (db m36217) HM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 25, 1863; burned a bridge of the Steubenville and Indiana R.R. proceeded northward via Ekey Church, "Dry Fork Valley" and Wintersville, pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, . . . — — Map (db m36222) HM
To honor those
who gave their
lives for freedom
Erected by the people of Rayland
Dedicated to all who served
Our country for liberty and peace
World War I
Thomas Lynn William Boyle
World War II
Frank J. . . . — — Map (db m307547) WM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed through this village July 26, 1863: proceeded northward via Circle Green and Nebo (now Bergholz) pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. . . . — — Map (db m37757) HM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed through this village July 25, 1863; proceeded northward via New Alexandria, pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. Cav., 11th Mich. . . . — — Map (db m36213) HM
By July 25, 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and his Confederate raiders
were being pursued by a large array of Union forces under Brigadier General James M.
Shackelford. This force included the 14th Illinois Cavalry, 1st Kentucky U.S. . . . — — Map (db m173476) HM
The Plymouth Meeting of Smithfield is considered one of the earliest Society of Friends (Quaker) congregations in Ohio. Jesse Carr, William and Sarah Carr's first born son, is noted in the Plymouth Meeting records as being born the "10th of 5th mo." . . . — — Map (db m75888) HM
Circa 1915
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Restored 1991
— — Map (db m156011) HM
Circa 1928
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Restored 1998
— — Map (db m156020) HM
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