ONLINE VACATION
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA, USA
12/16/13
Hi Everyone. Today's trip is to Wheeling, West Virginia, United States.
Wheeling is a city in the State of West Virginia located in Ohio and
Marshall counties. It is the county seat of Ohio County. As of the
2010 census, Wheeling had a population of 28, 486.
Wheeling Creek flows through the city, and meets the Ohio River in
downtown Wheeling. The city is located both on the West Virginia
side of the Ohio River, and on an island in the middle of the river
called Wheeling Island.
The city of Wheeling has a rich and varied history. West Virginia
Independence Hall was the site of the Wheeling Convention, two
meetings held in 1861 that ultimately reversed Virginia's Ordinance of
Secession. Twenty-six counties in Virginia's north and west voted
against secession from the Union and created the new state of West
Virginia, which the United States quickly admitted. Later in 1861 and
continuing to 1863, the building was the site of many heated debates
during the First Constitutional Convention of West Virginia including
the name of the new state.
Wheeling is home to Centre Market, formerly Wheeling's market house.
Built in 1853, the market house and the surrounding area have
been adapted for use as retail shops and restaurants.
Wheeling features several municipal parks including Oglebay Resort &
Conference Center and Wheeling Park. The Wheeling Suspension Bridge,
which was once the longest suspension bridge in the world, connects
downtown Wheeling to Wheeling Island.
January is normally the coldest month with average temperatures between
22 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. July is normally the warmest month
with average temperatures between 62 and 86 degrees F. June is
normally the rainiest month with an average of 3.9 inches, and a
yearly average of 38.4 inches of rain. February is normally the
snowiest month with an average of 7.1 inches, and a yearly average
of 27.6 inches of snow.
I hope you enjoy this trip to Wheeling, West Virginia.
~Marsha~
CHRISTMAS IN WHEELING
OGLEBAY PARK
OGLEBAY RESORT
DECORATED HARPER HOUSE
DECORATED HOUSES
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EVERYDAY IN WHEELING
WELCOME
ALONG THE RIVER
WHEELING ISLAND
DOWNTOWN
WEST VIRGINIA'S INDEPENDENCE HALL
TEMPLE
CAPITOL THEATER
WesBanco HOCKEY ARENA
B & O TERMINAL
FORT HENRY BRIDGE
SUSPENSION BRIDGE
CONVENTION AND VISITOR CENTER
OGLEBAY RESORT
THE WHEELING JAMBOREE
MARION HOUSE MUSEUM
SCHNECK LAKE, OGLEBAY PARK
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
CENTRE MARKET
1769 ZANE LOG HOUSE
OLD PHOTOS
HOUSES FOR SALE
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Wheeling is a city in the State of West Virginia located in Ohio and
Marshall counties. It is the county seat of Ohio County. As of the
2010 census, Wheeling had a population of 28, 486.
Wheeling Creek flows through the city, and meets the Ohio River in
downtown Wheeling. The city is located both on the West Virginia
side of the Ohio River, and on an island in the middle of the river
called Wheeling Island.
The city of Wheeling has a rich and varied history. West Virginia
Independence Hall was the site of the Wheeling Convention, two
meetings held in 1861 that ultimately reversed Virginia's Ordinance of
Secession. Twenty-six counties in Virginia's north and west voted
against secession from the Union and created the new state of West
Virginia, which the United States quickly admitted. Later in 1861 and
continuing to 1863, the building was the site of many heated debates
during the First Constitutional Convention of West Virginia including
the name of the new state.
Wheeling is home to Centre Market, formerly Wheeling's market house.
Built in 1853, the market house and the surrounding area have
been adapted for use as retail shops and restaurants.
Wheeling features several municipal parks including Oglebay Resort &
Conference Center and Wheeling Park. The Wheeling Suspension Bridge,
which was once the longest suspension bridge in the world, connects
downtown Wheeling to Wheeling Island.
January is normally the coldest month with average temperatures between
22 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. July is normally the warmest month
with average temperatures between 62 and 86 degrees F. June is
normally the rainiest month with an average of 3.9 inches, and a
yearly average of 38.4 inches of rain. February is normally the
snowiest month with an average of 7.1 inches, and a yearly average
of 27.6 inches of snow.
I hope you enjoy this trip to Wheeling, West Virginia.
~Marsha~
CHRISTMAS IN WHEELING
OGLEBAY PARK
OGLEBAY RESORT
DECORATED HARPER HOUSE
DECORATED HOUSES
**************************************************************
EVERYDAY IN WHEELING
WELCOME
ALONG THE RIVER
WHEELING ISLAND
DOWNTOWN
WEST VIRGINIA'S INDEPENDENCE HALL
TEMPLE
CAPITOL THEATER
WesBanco HOCKEY ARENA
B & O TERMINAL
FORT HENRY BRIDGE
SUSPENSION BRIDGE
CONVENTION AND VISITOR CENTER
OGLEBAY RESORT
THE WHEELING JAMBOREE
MARION HOUSE MUSEUM
SCHNECK LAKE, OGLEBAY PARK
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
CENTRE MARKET
1769 ZANE LOG HOUSE
OLD PHOTOS
HOUSES FOR SALE
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Information from Wikipedia
This is a MelloMarsha creation
I do not take credit for the pictures
Thanks to the respective photographers
12-16-13
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