Madonna of the Trail statue at Wheeling Park in Wheeling, West Virginia by Auguste Leimback

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The Madonna of the Trail statue in Wheeling Park, West Virginia, is a commemorative sculpture by Auguste Leimback honoring pioneer women of American history. It is part of a series of twelve identical statues placed along the National Road to celebrate the courage and contributions of women during westward expansion. Located at National Road and Wheeling Park Drive, the statue is a significant cultural and historical landmark in Wheeling.