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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN3P_independence-hall_Wheeling-WV.html
This building, erected as a Federal customs house in 1859, is known as West Virginia Independence Hall. Considered the birthplace of West Virginia, it is the site of a series of events that led to the state's creation in 1863.
In spring and sum…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN3O_the-first-campaign_Wheeling-WV.html
West Virginia, born of a nation divided, was the setting for the first campaign of America's Civil War. Although still part of Virginia in1861, many citizens of the west remained loyal to the Union, rather than the Confederacy. By late May, Union …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN3N_old-custom-house_Wheeling-WV.html
Designed by federal architect Ammi B. Young for use as Custom House, Post Office and Federal Court. Constructed 1856-9 at cost of $96,918. Convention here in 1861 helped set stage for West Virginia Statehood. State's first constitution approved he…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMNG_jefferson-davis_Wheeling-NC.html
President Davis, fleeingsouthward after Lee'ssurrender, with membersof his cabinet spent thenight of Apr. 16, 1865,in a pine grove nearby.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMNF_jesse-lee-reno_Wheeling-WV.html
Major General Jesse Lee Reno was born at Wheeling. June 20, 1823. He served in the Mexican War. He was killed at South Mountain, Maryland, September 14, 1862, while commanding the 9th Army Corps, United States Volunteers. Major General Reno was We…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKRV_mount-de-chantal_Wheeling-WV.html
Established in 1848 and incorporated as the Wheeling Female Academy in 1852. Founded by the Sisters of the Visitation and the Right Reverend R. V. Whelan, Bishop of Richmond, to educate Catholic women. Academy moved to this site and into the main …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMALO_wheeling-hospital_Wheeling-WV.html
Oldest hospital in the state, chartered March 12, 1850, thru efforts of Dr. S. P. Hullihen and Bishop R. V. Whelan. In 1853, located at 110, 15th St. by Sisters of Saint Joseph. Moved to this site in 1856. As Union Army hospital during Civil War, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMALM_list-house_Wheeling-WV.html
Built for Henry Kilbourne List in 1858; Renaissance Revival style house given to the Woman's Club in 1941 and purchased by the Red Cross in 1946.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMALL_augustus-pollack_Wheeling-WV.html
Erected by Trade Union Members of United States in memory of Augustus Pollack whose business life and actions were always in sympathy with organized labor.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5ZU_ohio-county-state-of-ohio_Wheeling-WV.html
Ohio County. Formed in 1776 from West Augusta. Named for the river which bears an Indian name meaning "Beautiful River." Scene of last battle of the Revolution, 1782. Visited by La Salle, Celoron, Gist, Washington, and later explorers.
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