Gallia County, Gallipolis and the Ohio River

Gallia County, Gallipolis and the Ohio River (HMKDI)

Location: Gallipolis, OH 45631 Gallia County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 48.374', W 82° 12.326'

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The Ohio River, the southeast border of Gallia County, played a significant role in the development of Gallipolis and Gallia County. One of the state's first thoroughfares, this waterway enabled pioneers to settle in what was known as the Northwest Territory. On October 17, 1790, approximately 500 French immigrants arrived in Gallipolis, traveling by flatboats from Pittsburgh, and settled in log cabins in what is now City Park, in the heart of Gallipolis. This established the second oldest permanent settlement in the territory. The settlers relied on the River for communication, commerce, and transportation, and the River brought postal service to Gallipolis in 1794. As local business and river trade developed in the 1800s, Gallipolis became a thriving port. The scenic Ohio River is an important inland waterway, providing transportation for many commodities between major cities. The River also provides recreational opportunities for both visitors and residents, including water sports, fishing, and boating.
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HM NumberHMKDI
Series This marker is part of the Ohio: Ohio Historical Society series
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Marker Number14-27
Year Placed2003
Placed ByOhio Bicentennial Commission, Tall Stacks, Inc., Gallia County Bicentennial Commission, and The Ohio Historical Society
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, October 20th, 2014 at 5:33pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 395333 N 4295964
Decimal Degrees38.80623333, -82.20543333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 48.374', W 82° 12.326'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 48' 22.44" N, 82° 12' 19.56" W
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Area Code(s)740
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 401-419 1st Ave, Gallipolis OH 45631, US
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