Postcard: The Mingo, Wheeling, W. Va.

Located at the top of Wheeling Hill on National Road, the Mingo Statue is iconic image to all who call Wheeling home. Dedicated Jan. 21, 1928, the statue’s inscription reads: “THE MINGO. Original Inhabitant of this Valley Extends GREETINGS and PEACE to all Wayfarers. Presented to the City of Wheeling by the Kiwanis Club and George W. Lutz. 1928.”

▶ Read more about Wheeling's Mingo Statue

[Postcard Info: Published by Central News Co., Wheeling, W. Va. | Postmarked JUL 5, 1938]

- from the Postcard Collection of the Ohio County Public Library Archives.

▶ Visit the Library's Wheeling History website

The photos on the Ohio County Public Library's Flickr site may be freely used by non-commercial entities for educational and/or research purposes as long as credit is given to the "Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV." These photos may not be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation without the permission of the Ohio County Public Library.
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Taken in: United States / West Virginia / Wheeling / North Wheeling (show map)

Taken on: March 23, 2017

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