Monument Place
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member The Finding Irish 4
N 40° 02.591 W 080° 39.516
17T E 529123 N 4432605
This sign is located at the intersection of Rt. 40, Rt. 88, Kruger, and National Road. This is just off Interstae 70, Exit 5 Triadelphia.
Waymark Code: WM4E33
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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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.
Marker Title: Monument Place

Marker Location: Wheeling, Elm Grove section, WV 88 & US 40

County or Independent City: Ohio

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Archives and History 1974

Marker Number: Not listed

Web Site: Not listed
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