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Historic Sites - West Virginia

Here are links to some notable historc sites found along Route 40.

Henry Clay Monument at Monument PlaceHenry Clay Monument (site) (Wheeling, WV)
"This monument to Henry Clay once stood at Moses and Lydia Shepherd's mansion in Wheeling, West Virginia. Clay was a very good friend of the Shepherds......"

Monument PlaceMonument Place (Shepherd Mansion, The Stone House) (Wheeling, WV)
"Built in 1798 by Col. Moses and Lydia Shepherd. Now this building is the home of the Osiris Shriners......."

IconOld Watering Trough (Wheeling, WV)
"Halfway up the eastern ascent of Wheeling Mountain is a roadside park with an old watering trough......."

IconMcColloch's Leap (Wheeling, WV)

Henry K. List HouseHenry K. List House (Wheeling, WV)
"Built in 1858......."

William Goering HouseWilliam Goering House (Wheeling, WV)

Wheeling Suspension BridgeWheeling Suspension Bridge (Wheeling, WV)
"When it opened in 1849 the Wheeling Suspension Bridge was the longest bridge in the world. It was designed by Charless Ellet and the main span measur......"

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