
I have visited more than half of the Madonna of the Trail statues that were erected by the D.A.R. in the late 1920s, and this was my seventh one. The statues are all identical; however, all have...
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The Madonna of the Trail Monument in Wheeling, West Virginia, is part of a series of twelve statues dedicated to the spirit of pioneer women across the United States. Created by sculptor August Leimbach and commissioned by the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, these monuments honor the contributions of brave women who supported their families through hardships and challenges during the nation's westward expansion.
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I have visited more than half of the Madonna of the Trail statues that were erected by the D.A.R. in the late 1920s, and this was my seventh one. The statues are all identical; however, all have...
This lovely statue erected by the DAR Society is located along the National Rd. It is near the Wheeling Park entrance. There us a pullover area where you can get out and Read the historical...
NO PARKING" posted on signs on both sides of this little monument. There's just a small half-circle driveway that you can pull into. Other "tips" and reviews said there's parking - apparently not...