Historical Markers and War Memorials in Marshall County, West Virginia
Moundsville is the county seat for Marshall County
Adjacent to Marshall County, West Virginia
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On Marshall Street, 0.2 miles north of 13th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On West Virginia Route 2, 2.4 miles south of Interstate 470, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Marshall Street North at 48th Street, on the right when traveling north on Marshall Street North.
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
On Fairmont Pike (West Virginia Route 88) at Omar Drive, on the right when traveling south on Fairmont Pike.
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
On Railroad Street at Waynesburg Pike Road (U.S. 250), on the left when traveling west on Railroad Street.
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
On U.S. 250 south of Middle Grave Creek Road, on the left when traveling south.
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
On Waynesburg Pike Road (U.S. 250) at Railroad Street, on the left when traveling north on Waynesburg Pike Road.
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
On Wheeling Avenue (U.S. 250) 0.1 miles north of 13th Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Wheeling Avenue (U.S. 250) 0.1 miles north of 13th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Wheeling Avenue (U.S. 250) 0.1 miles north of 13th Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Wheeling Avenue (West Virginia Route 2) at 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Wheeling Avenue. Reported missing.
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 m57247) HM
On Wheeling Avenue (U.S. 250) 0.1 miles north of 13th Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Tomlinson Avenue at South Park Street, on the right when traveling south on Tomlinson Avenue.
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
On U.S. 250 east of Fairmont Pike, on the right when traveling south.
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
On U.S. 250 at 21st Street, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 250.
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
On U.S. 250 at 21st Street when traveling north on U.S. 250.
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
On 7th Street east of Lafayette Avenue (West Virginia Route 2), on the right when traveling east.
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
On Virginia Street just east of Elm Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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
On 7th Street at Tomlinson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 7th Street.
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
On Tomlinson Avenue south of 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
"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
On Jefferson Avenue south of 8th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Morton Avenue at 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on Morton Avenue.
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
On Lafayette Avenue (West Virginia Route 2) 0.5 miles south of North Jefferson Avenue (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling south.
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 m20418) HM
On Tomlinson Avenue at 7th Street, on the left when traveling north on Tomlinson Avenue.
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
On 7th Street east of Lafayette Avenue (West Virginia Route 2), on the left when traveling east.
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
On Tomlinson Avenue north of 7th Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Lafayette Avenue (West Virginia Route 2) at 12th Street, on the right when traveling south on Lafayette Avenue.
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
On Energy Road (West Virginia Route 2) 0.1 miles north of Teletech Drive, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Tomlinson Avenue just north of 7th Street (County Road 250/88), on the left when traveling north.
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
On Tomlinson Avenue at 7th Street, on the left when traveling north on Tomlinson Avenue.
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
On West Virginia Route 2 south of Frontage Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Frontage Drive at Frontage Road, on the right when traveling south on Frontage Drive.
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
On Jefferson Avenue south of 8th Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
On West Virginia Route 2 south of Woodland and Graysville Road (County Route 27), on the left when traveling south.
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
On West Virginia Route 2 south of Woodland and Graysville Road, on the left when traveling south. Reported missing.
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 m54811) HM
On West Virginia Route 2 south of Woodland and Graysville Road, on the left when traveling south.
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
On Fairmont Pike (West Virginia Route 88) north of Sherrard Drive, on the right when traveling north.
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
