Wheeling, West Virginia

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Wheeling, West Virginia

Name

Wheeling, West Virginia

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Wheeling is a city in West Virginia located along the Ohio River in the Appalachian foothills. It served as the state capital during the mid-19th century and played a pivotal role in the formation of West Virginia. The city was a major manufacturing center during the industrial era.

Statistics

Area

41.47 km²

Population

27,052

Location