Madonna of the Trail statue at Wheeling Park in Wheeling, West Virginia (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Madonna of the Trail statue at Wheeling Park in Wheeling, West Virginia, commemorates pioneer women of the American frontier. Created by sculptor Auguste Leimbach and made of Algonite, it is part of a national series of 12 monuments along the National Old Trails Road. The statue is located near US 40 and Wheeling Park Drive within a prominent local park. It highlights the historical significance of women's contributions to westward expansion.