Online Highways Home > West Virginia > Parkersburg Parkersburg's strategic location at the confluence of the Little Kanawha and the Ohio River aided its development as an industrial center. In 1810 the Virginia legislature passed an act to found the town. Improved transportation modes and routes to the area soon followed. West Virginia's first oil wells were drilled nearby in 1860, which made Parkersburg the supply and shipping point for the 'black gold' fields. Parkersburg is part of the Parkersburg-Marietta, West Virginia-Ohio metro area. Art Cultural Center of Fine Arts | Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns Harnett House | Golf Worthington Golf Club | History Blennerhassett Island Historical Park | Blennerhassett Museum | Public Libraries Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library | Parkersburg & Wood Public Library | Motels, Hotels and Resorts AmeriHost Inn Parkersburg North | Amerihost Inn Parkersburg North at PMC | Best Western Inn Parkersburg | Expressway Motor Inn | Knights Inn Parkersburg WV | Ramada Inn | Red Roof Inn | Residential and Commercial Real Estate Jeffrey and Connie Mahone, Realtors | Parkersburg Realty | Prudential Preferred Homes | Vicki Viers Real Estate Agent | Science Parkersburg | Parkersburg Wood Co Airport | Shopping Go Furniture Shop | Maher's Antiques | Transportation Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport | West Virginia Counties Wood County | West Virginia State Parks Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park | See more West Virginia Cities and Towns. Other upcoming events include:

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WhatsUpWV "Holiday In The Park Lights- thru Dec 31- Parkersburg City & Southwood Park http://whatsupwv.com/2009/09/holiday-in-the-park-light-displays/"
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aamye123 "In Parkersburg having dinner with my parents :)"
Jengirl912 "DR just asked a caller in Parkersburg, WV where the nearest metropolitan area is. I laughed."
jenmc22 "@PopEvilMusic I cannot wait and see in guys in my hometown of Parkersburg,WV on Dec.12th..you will have a blast there!!"
emilywentzel "is going to see new moon, along with the rest of parkersburg. :)"
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