Wood County, County administrative division in Parkersburg, United States.
Wood County spans 377 square miles across West Virginia, with the Ohio River forming its northern and western boundaries alongside 366 square miles of land.
The county emerged from Harrison County's western section in 1798, named after James Wood, who served as Virginia's governor between 1796 and 1799.
Each year, Wood County residents gather at magisterial districts including Clay, Harris, Lubeck, and Parkersburg to maintain local traditions and community connections.
The county courthouse in Parkersburg provides essential services such as property tax payments, marriage licenses, voter registration, and digital mapping resources.
The Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge extends into Wood County, creating natural spaces for native species along the waterway.
Location: West Virginia
Inception: December 21, 1798
Capital city: Parkersburg
Shares border with: Washington County, Athens County, Meigs County, Jackson County, Wirt County, Ritchie County, Pleasants County
Website: http://woodcountywv.com
GPS coordinates: 39.21000,-81.51000
Latest update: March 14, 2025 21:32
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Blennerhassett Hotel
7.5 km
Fort Harmar
22.7 km
Parkersburg Bridge
8.3 km
Blennerhassett Island Bridge
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Memorial Bridge
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Henderson Hall Historic District
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Buckley Island
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Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge
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Belleville Lock and Dam
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Williamstown Bridge
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Fort Boreman
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Willow Island Lock and Dam
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Harmar Historic District
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Wood County Courthouse
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W. H. Bickel Estate
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Carnegie Library
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Cook House
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Peter G. Van Winkle House
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W.H. Smith Hardware Company Building
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Smoot Theatre
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Henry Cooper House
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Henry Logan Memorial AME Church
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Captain Jonathan Stone House
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Windmill Quaker State
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Judge Joseph Barker House
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First Presbyterian Church
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Charles Rice Ames House
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