McColloch's Leap

On  a September day in 1777,  Major Samuel McColloch led a small force of men from Fort Vanmetre along a creek to assist the besieged Fort Henry at Wheeling ,WVa. Separated from his men, McColloch was chased by attacking Indians. Upon his horse, McColloch charged up Wheeling Hill and made what is known as McColloch's Leap 300 feet (91 m) down its eastern side.

So daring was his  feat that the natives in pursuit gave a rousing cheer  when both horse and rider survived.


jpr:  rumor persists  that his ex-wife was seen among the savages on that fateful day.