Wheeling National Heritage Area

Wheeling National Heritage Area

Parks Directory of the United States / National Heritage Areas

Address:1400 Main St
Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone:304-232-3087
Fax:304-232-1812
Web: www.wheelingheritage.org
Established: Authorized on October 11, 2000.
Location:In Wheeling, West Virginia.
Special Features:Once the capital of West Virginia, Wheeling marked the northernmost navigable port on the Ohio River. It became a thriving commercial, industrial, and cultural center, and by 1818 was the terminus of the National Road, the nation's first highway. A waterfront park plus a variety of venues throughout the city interpret the history and culture of the area.

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