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Moundsville is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 8,122 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area. The city was named for the nearby ancient Grave Creek Mound, constructed 250 to 100 BC by indigenous people of the Adena culture.
Moundsville is a city in Marshall County, West Virginia, along the Ohio River. It is part of the Wheeling Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 9,998 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Marshall County. The city was named for the Grave Creek Mound.
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A small town nestled in the northern panhandle of beautiful scenic West Virginia, Moundsville is a growing, family-based community rich in heritage and history. Learn More.
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Moundsville is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 8,122 at the 2020 census. Map.
Moundsville is a rapidly growing city in the northern panhandle of scenic West Virginia with a family-based community and rich historical heritage.
In the Appalachian hills of Moundsville, West Virginia adventure seekers will find a haunted prison, ancient burial mounds, 1800's homes, natural parks and historic landmarks and unique of-the-beaten-path destinations to explore.
Moundsville, city, seat (1835) of Marshall county, in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, U.S. It lies along the Ohio River, just south of Wheeling. The original settlement, known in 1771 as Grave Creek for a large burial mound (now within city limits) built by the Adena people, was renamed.
Sep 14, 2023 · No visit to Moundsville is complete without a trip to prison, and the West Virginia State Penitentiary is a real stunner — one of Time magazine’s Top 50 Authentic American Experiences. Erected in 1876, this grim fortress has all the fascination of a Gothic cathedral without any of the charm.
Dec 30, 2021 · Today, Moundsville offers a multitude of attractions, including the Four Seasons Pool & Fitness Center, a riverfront park, several playgrounds, and many wonderful shopping and dining opportunities.
