Wheeling, Administrative center in Ohio County, West Virginia
Located along the Ohio River in the Appalachian Mountains foothills, Wheeling extends across both Ohio and Marshall counties with numerous residential neighborhoods.
The city established Fort Henry in 1774, which protected settlers during Native American conflicts and witnessed Betty Zane's notable actions during a siege in 1782.
The Capitol Theatre, constructed in 1928, continues to present musical performances and entertainment events, maintaining its position as a regional cultural center.
Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 40 intersect within the city limits, providing direct connections to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Columbus, Ohio.
The Wheeling Suspension Bridge, completed in 1849, influenced the design of later structures including the Brooklyn Bridge through its engineering innovations.
Location: Ohio County
Inception: 1769
Elevation above the sea: 396 m
Website: http://wheelingwv.gov
GPS coordinates: 40.07028,-80.69861
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17
Wheeling Suspension Bridge
2.4 km
Wheeling Island
2.9 km
Capitol Theatre
2.2 km
Wheeling Island Stadium
2.8 km
Fort Henry Bridge
2.5 km
West Virginia Independence Hall
2.1 km
Interstate 470 Bridge
3.6 km
Cathedral of Saint Joseph
1.9 km
Mount de Chantal Visitation Academy
430 m
Bridgeport Bridge
3.4 km
Aetnaville Bridge
3.4 km
Pike Island Locks and Dam
8.9 km
L. S. Good House
1.6 km
Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge
4.5 km
Johnson Camden McKinley House
1.9 km
Center Wheeling Market
2.5 km
Donald B.
6.4 km
Chapline Street Row Historic District
2.4 km
Wheeling Island Historic District
2.9 km
Victoria Theater
2.1 km
Stratford Springs
2.7 km
Federal Building and United States Courthouse
2 km
Centre Market Square Historic District
2.4 km
North Wheeling Historic District
2.3 km
Edemar
1.5 km
Cathedral Parish School
1.8 km
Woodsdale-Edgewood Neighborhood Historic District
1.5 km
Carter Farm
3.9 kmReviews
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