La Vue Premiere - Gallipolis, OH
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silverquill
N 38° 48.331 W 082° 12.393
17S E 395235 N 4295886
"La Vue Premiere," by William P. Hopen, is located along the river front in Gallipolis, Ohio. It depicts the arrival of the first French immigrants who settled in this region in the early 18th century.
Waymark Code: WM2KPP
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 11/17/2007
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La Vue Premier
by William P. Hopen
Gallipolis, Ohio
La Vue Premier
by William P. Hopen
Gallipolis, Ohio
1790 -1990
The Gallipolis Bicentennial Commission
and the
City of Gallipolis
gratefully acknowledge
BOB AND JEWELL EVANS
as Benefactors for
"La Vue Premiere"
by William P. Hopen
in memory of
MR. AND MRS. STANLEY L. EVANS
with the support of
THE OHIO ARTS COUNCIL
along with the
CITY PARK COMMISSION
COLUMBUS AND SOUTHERN OHIO POWER
GALLIPOLIS ELKS LODGE NO. 107
MR. AND MRS. JOHN E. HALLIDAY
AND OTHERS
Dedicated
October 1990
TO THE PEOPLE OF GALLIA COUNTY
Here is a bit of history of this particular location taken from
Ohio Historical Marker 14-27:
Gallia County, Gallipolis, and The Ohio River
"The Ohio River, the southeast border of Gallia County, played a significant role in the development of Gallipolis and Gallia County. One of the state's first thoroughfares, this waterway enabled pioneers to settle in what was known as the Northwest Territory. On October 17, 1790, approximately 500 French immigrants arrived in Gallipolis, traveling by flatboats from Pittsburgh, and settled in log cabins in what is now City Park, in the heart of Gallipolis. This established the second oldest permanent settlement in the territory. The settlers relied on the River for communication, commerce, and transportation, and the River brought postal service to Gallipolis in 1794. As local business and river trade developed in the 1800s, Gallipolis became a thriving port. The scenic Ohio River is an important inland waterway, providing transportation for many commodities between major cities. The River also provides recreational opportunities for both visitors and residents, including water sports, fishing, and boating."