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
Blennerhassett Hotel
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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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Smoot Theatre
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Henry Cooper House
1.3 km
Henry Logan Memorial AME Church
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Windmill Quaker State
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First Presbyterian Church
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Avery Street Historic District
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Union Trust National Bank
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House at 10th and Avery Streets
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Sharon Lodge No. 28 IOOF
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Citizens National Bank
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Dr. W. W. Monroe House
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Trinity Episcopal Church Rectory
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Elks Club
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Tavenner House
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Smith Building
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Parkersburg High School-Washington Avenue Historic District
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Oeldorf Building
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Case House
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Parkersburg Women's Club
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Gould House
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Walton Wait House
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Oakland
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Masonic Temple
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Julia-Ann Square Historic District
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