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Parkersburg, County seat in Wood County, West Virginia

Located at the convergence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers, Parkersburg stands as the fourth largest city in West Virginia at 187 meters elevation.

Originally established as Neal's Station in 1785, the settlement changed its name to Parkersburg in 1810 after Alexander Parker, who purchased the land from Pittsburgh.

The Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival and Parkersburg Homecoming Festival bring together residents through music, food, and community celebrations throughout the year.

The Wood County Courthouse in Parkersburg provides essential services including marriage licenses, property records, and digital mapping services for local residents.

Blennerhassett Island, situated two miles south in the Ohio River, contains archaeological evidence of an alleged conspiracy between Harman Blennerhassett and Aaron Burr.

Location: Wood County

Inception: 1810

Elevation above the sea: 187 m

Website: http://parkersburg-wv.com

GPS coordinates: 39.26611,-81.54222

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:15

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