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Inscription. Colonel Ebenezer Zane, one of the founders of Wheeling, laid out the village that became Bridgeport in 1806 on the site of Fort Kirkwood (1789). Originally named Canton, it acquired its present name after the bridge to ... More on HMDB

'Cathedral of Saint Joseph of Wheeling' or 'Saint Joseph's Cathedral' is the seat of the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. In addition to being the seat of the ... More on Wikipedia

Serving as the Restored Government of Virginia (aligned with the Union) from 1861-1863, it is appropriately known today as West Virginia Independence Hall. Nearly six years before President Lincoln signed the proclamation making West ... More on Heritage

Old Main has been the dominant building at this small, rural college in West Virginia's panhandle since it ... More on Tps.cr.nps.gov

Gilligan's On The Island, located at 70 New Jersey St, has an atmosphere that’s bordering on dive. Don’t take a date there—unless she’s cool as hell and is super low-maintenance—but ... More on clubzone

Inscription. Built for Henry Kilbourne List in 1858; Renaissance Revival style house given to the Woman's Club in 1941 and purchased by the Red Cross in 1946. , Erected by City of Wheeling, West Virginia. , Location. 40° 4.372′ ... More on HMDB

Comments or Questions about our site? E-Mail our Webmaster West Virginia Independence Hall Our Location and Hours A National Historic Landmark located in Wheeling, WV and presented by The West Virg... More on Wvculture.org

Inscription. This building, erected as a Federal customs house in 1859, is known as West Virginia Independence Hall. Considered the birthplace of West Virginia, it is the site of a series of events... More on HMDB

Inscription. Attacked, 1777, by Wyandot, Mingo, and Shawnee Indians who were repulsed by garrison under David Shepherd after white scouting parties had lost heavily. Maj. Samuel McCullough made famous ride over cliff during attack. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. West Virginia, born of a nation divided, was the setting for the first campaign of Americas Civil War. Although still part of Virginia in1861, many citizens of the west remained loyal to the Union, rather than the Confederacy. ... More on HMDB

Birthplace of West Virginia Nearly six years before President Lincoln signed the proclamation making West Virginia the 35th State in the Union, construction had begun on the Wheeling Custom House, ... More on Wvculture.org

Inscription. Designed by federal architect Ammi B. Young for use as Custom House, Post Office and Federal Court. Constructed 1856-9 at cost of $96,918. Convention here in 1861 helped set stage for ... More on HMDB