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  Wheeling, West Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wheeling is a city in West Virginia, in the United States.
Wheeling was the location of the Wheeling Convention, which established the state of West Virginia, and was the first capital city of the state.
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.
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 Wheeling West Virginia
Wheeling West Virginia is the seat of Ohio County.
Wheeling was laid out in 1793, incorporated in 1806, and first chartered as a city in 1836.
Union supporters organized the state of West Virginia in Wheeling on June 20, 1863, and the city served as the state capital from 1863 to 1870 and from 1875 to 1885.
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 EZNET - West Virginia Cities - Wheeling
Wheeling, city, seat of Ohio County, and also in Marshall County, in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, on the Ohio River; settled 1769, incorporated as a city 1836.
Wheeling became the western terminus of the Cumberland Road in 1818 and grew with the overland and river traffic.
The Wheeling Conventions, held in 1861 and 1862, led to the formation of West Virginia.
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 Bush Wheeling West Virginia - Stephanie Heck's Blog from Huntington WV
The perception of some in West Virginia is that the Presidents speech in Wheeling West Virginia was more of a staged political media event rather than an open discussion of the issues.
West Virginia Politics has no place for those who sell war as though it was a commodity traded on the stock market.
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 History of WWVA, Wheeling, West Virginia
Fidelity Investment Associates' ownership of WWVA was short-lived and the station was sold to West Virginia Broadcasting Corporation for permission to move the studio to the Daniel Boone Hotel in Charleston, West Virginia and the transmitter to South Hills, near Charleston.
With a number of Jamboree fans arriving in Wheeling early each Saturday, WWVA broadcast a Jamboree Preview show at 3:30 P.M. from the studios and visitors were invited to stop by, watch the broadcast and meet the stars they would be seeing that evening on the Jamboree.
West Virginia Governor Arch Moore was among the many guests invited to celebrate the occasion.
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 Edgar E. Boyd,  Wheeling, West Virginia 1913
He graduated at West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV., practiced law with his father at Wheeling and is United States Commissioner and clerk of the Federal Court at Wheeling.
Near the beginning of 1905 the First State Bank of Virginia was formed by his uncle and others, at Chase City, with a branch at Clarksville, Virginia of which he was a cashier until his resignation in August of 1907.
He passed the remainder of his life in Wheeling, until his death, June 21, 1897, resulting from injuries sustained by accidentally falling from the bathroom window in his new house at the NW corner of Chapline and 22nd street.
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 Boat Building Flourished Here   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
An item in the Wheeling Repository, first newspaper published here in 1808 states that the schooner, Nancy, of 100 tons burden was launched in Wheeling, at a ship-building yard on the banks of the Oho, "which was launched with great eclat" on June 27 of that year.
The West Virginia was the only steamer completer in 1829 and the Bolivar the only one in 1831.
Until 1934 Ohio river packets were prominent on the Ohio river and the Wheeling wharf was a beehive of activity.
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 Wheeling West Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Wheeling has a population of approximately 35,000 people.
It is the county seat of Ohio County, West Virginia which has an approximate population of 51,000 people and is the cultural and governmental center of a metropolitan area consisting of approximately 159,000 people.
Wheeling is located approximately 55 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is approximately 120 miles east of Columbus, Ohio.
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 Wheeling, West Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Wheeling: Settled in 1769 by Ebenezer Zane and followers.
Name derived from Indian word, "Wheelin," which name was used for years prior to the Zane settlement to designate the creek which bisects the city.
In 1793 the existence of Wheeling as a town became evident when Zane divided the settlement into lots, but Wheeling was not incorporated as a town until 1806 by the General Assembly of Virginia.
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 Wheeling West Virginia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Wheeling's scenic riverfront location, century spanning historical sites and award winning special events solidify the area's reputation as a memorable and affordable vacation experience.
Wheeling, nestled cozily along the banks of the Ohio River, has a great deal to offer both residents and tourists alike.
Walk across the 150-year-old Wheeling Suspension Bridge and gaze at the graceful waters of the Ohio River -- or better yet -- take a walk through Victorian Old Town and visit breathtaking homes from the stylish Victorian Era.....
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 Wheeling
Wheeling became the western terminus of the National Road in 1818, a port of entry in 1831, and a railhead in 1852.
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Wheeling Island Gaming Announces Selection of Louis P. Ciminelli Construction Company as Construction Manager for Its Latest Expansion; Expanded Entertainment and Hotel Complex to be Completed in the Third Quarter of 2003.
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 Wheeling West Virginia Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Ohio County, Wheeling is approximately 50 minutes from the airport and downtown Pittsburgh.
Wheeling, nestled cozily along the banks of the Ohio River, has a great deal to offer residents.
The hall is the oldest performance space of its kind in West Virginia and attracts a wide variety of touring musical groups and Broadway shows as well.
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 United Church of God - Wheeling, WV
This year the bluegrass festival will be held at the same location as last year on July 20-23.
Don Henson, the pastor of the Wheeling congregation, recently completed a six-part sermon series on Psalm 23.
They are not responsible and will not be held liable for the content, representations, or any claims arising out of the materials contained on this Web site.
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 Old Time Steamboat, by Chas. W. Batchelor, 1886   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The steamboat Washington was built at Wheeling, W. Va., in 1816, Captain Henry M. Shreve; owners, Niles Gillespie, Robert Clark, of Brownsville, Pa., Noah Zane and George White, of Wheeling, W. Va., and Henry M. Shreve.
The steamboat Washington was built at Wheeling by George White; he keel was laid on the tenth of September last.
She left Wheeling on the third with twenty-one passengers on board.
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 Osiris Shrine Temple - Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling was not Incorporated as a town until 1806
Wheeling has long been the hub of the Northern Panhandle.
western frontier, and the movement to the west.
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Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming Center has been has been a part of the heritage of Wheeling, West Virginia for more than 100 years.  From its early racing days that predate the Civil War to becoming one of today’s largest attractions in West Virginia, Wheeling Island is rich in American history. 
Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming Center features a 151-room hotel, over 2,400 slot machines including Wheel of Fortune, a 550 seat showroom, meeting and banquet services, casual and fine dining restaurants, a food court, gift shop and 2,800 parking spaces including 180 covered spaces among its variety of amenities.
Wheeling Island Gaming, Inc. owns and operates Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming Center, a premier gaming and entertainment complex located in Wheeling, West Virginia.
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 St. Clairsville Ohio Wheeling West Virginia
The theatre is also home to the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra and various other musical, dance and theatre groups.
The Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum in Wheeling, West Virginia, was the winner of the 2000 Grand Victorian Award for Victorian building restoration, presented by the Victorian Wheeling Society!
This “little red schoolhouse” was constructed in 1870 with bricks made of clay from the banks of a nearby farm pond.
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 Wheeling Artisan Center
This renovated industrial building with a three-story atrium in the heart of downtown Wheeling is a tribute to this city’s rich cultural heritage.
The Emporium is a lively mix of handcrafts along with "Made in Wheeling" historic exhibits, and working demonstrations by West Virginia and Ohio Valley artisans.
The Loft is a 7,500 square foot open exhibition space, hosting community events, ethnic festivals, artisan shows, and catered events.
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 Wheeling West Virginia Hotel - Read Hotel Reviews, Compare Hotel Prices, and Make Hotel Reservations at NexTag
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The Hampton Inn Wheeling is centrally located to area attractions at oneand one-half mile east of downtown business district.
Days Inn Wheeling East is conveniently located off I-70 at Exit 11, Dallas Pike, right next to Cabela's (Opening Fall 2004)....
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 The Jewish Community of Wheeling, West Virginia
The Wheeling Jewish Community is the oldest in the State of West Virginia having been founded in 1849.
The first Jewish organization was a cemetery group that purchased land adjacent to the Mount Wood Cemetery for a Jewish burial ground.
There is a small museum and archives at the temple and the temple maintains the three distinct Jewish cemeteries (Orthodox, Conservative and Reform) in the Wheeling area.
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 Wheeling Middle School - Wheeling, West Virginia / WV - school information
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 Government Loans - West Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Wheeling West Virginia Travel - Travel in Wheeling, WV
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 Wheeling, West Virginia Work @ Encyclopedia.LocalColorArt.com (Local Color Encyclopedia)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Facts About Wheeling West Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Located on the Ohio River between Ohio and Pennsylvania in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle.
Telephone: Verizon - WV, 40,000 domestic telephones with Wheeling exchanges.
Wheeling is serviced by OVRTA and several charter bus companies and taxi firms.
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You know if other West Virginians are from southern or northern West Virginia as soon as they open their mouths.
You know that a West Wheeling does exist and it's in Ohio.
You went to Tridelphia High, Wheeling High, Warwood High, or Wheeling Central.
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 The Wheeling Civic Center, Wheeling, West Virginia - Employment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
All applicants must be 16 years of age at time of hire.
Applications are available at the Wheeling Civic Center's Main office and accepted at the West Virginia Job Service Office on the 3rd Floor of the Central Union Building located on 14th Street one block East of the Civic Center.
The Wheeling Civic Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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 Wheeling, West Virginia (WV) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, crime
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