Mingo (Indian) statue on Wheeling Hill in Wheeling, West Virginia by Henry Oscar Beu

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The Mingo statue in Wheeling, West Virginia, is a 1928 bronze sculpture by Henry Oscar Beu honoring the Mingo people, original inhabitants of the valley. It was donated by the Kiwanis Club and Geo W. Lutz and is situated on Wheeling Hill near U.S. 40 and Chapline Street. The statue symbolizes peace and welcome to visitors and is part of a cluster of historical memorials in the area.