Belpre and The Ohio River
historic site
- Built
- 2003
- Material
- bronze
- Operated by
- Ohio History Connection
- Inscription
- Belpre, founded in 1789 by New England settlers, grew along the Ohio River as a farming and trade hub visited by Lewis and Clark. By the 1900s, industry replaced agriculture, with river locks, dams, and barge traffic shaping its economy and recreation.
- 0.8 mi off the Ohio River Scenic BywayNational
- 3.4 mi off the Staunton-Parkersburg TurnpikeNational
- 6.7 mi off the Little Kanawha Parkway
- 12.5 mi off the Covered Bridge Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Scenic overlook · 12 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:31 | 19:03 | 19:39 |
| June solstice | 06:01 | 20:17 | 20:57 |
| September equinox | 07:15 | 18:50 | 19:25 |
| December solstice | 07:43 | 16:25 | 17:07 |
Local time (America/New_York).
39.27322, -81.59203
Elevation 184 m (modelled from terrain)