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Wheeling. Perfectly positioned in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, and just an hour outside of Pittsburgh, Wheeling is known as the friendly city. The former state capitol dazzles in Victorian beauty – from frilly homes to the 1,307-foot-long Wheeling Suspension Bridge.
Mar 1, 2022 · Defined by its rivers and lush forests, this region in southern West Virginia has some of the most spectacular outdoor recreation. Explore Some of West Virginia's Most Stunning Sights Just a short drive outside of the Washington and Baltimore metro areas, this loop through West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle is both a relaxing and enlightening ...
West Virginia. The 'River, Road, Rail' city keeps its history alive. Set on the Ohio River in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Wheeling is a historic place: It’s West Virginia’s first state capital, the place where the state became a state, home to battle sites and burial mounds ... the list is lengthy.
Quick Facts. Founded in 1769. Incorporated in 1836. The birth place of West Virginia and The First State Capitol. 55 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh, 120 miles from Columbus, Ohio, and 130 miles from Cleveland, Ohio. Elevation is 687 feet above sea level. Population is 27,052 (2020 Census Data).
Wheeling is a city in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located almost entirely in Ohio County, of which it is the county seat, it lies along the Ohio River in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and also contains a tiny portion extending into Marshall County.
Dec 30, 2021 · The town of Wheeling, West Virginia, was first founded in 1769 by Colonel Ebenezer Zane. After Fort Henry was established in 1774 by Captain Crawford from Fort Dunmore, West Virginia, the town continued to grow around the military installation. It wasn’t until 1795, however, that it was finally established as a formal town.
Our History. Colonel Ebenezer Zane founded Wheeling in 1769. The town grew up around Fort Henry, which was built by Captain Crawford and a company of men from Fort Dunmore, Virginia, in 1774. By the early 1880s, trade along the Ohio River made Wheeling, Virginia, a popular frontier town.