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Happy birthday, Parkersburg
April 22, 2010 PARKERSBURG — Local officials are eager for the Parkersburg Bicentennial events to begin. more »» 
Perseverance turns Newport into Parkersburg
April 22, 2010 No one got off a boat at the confluence of the Little Kanawha and Ohio rivers and stepped upon the shore proclaiming this land will be called Parkersbur. more »» 
Historic places illustrate city’s rich history
April 22, 2010 PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg has many places that illustrate the city’s rich history. more »» 
City’s role in statehood often overlooked
April 22, 2010 PARKERSBURG — The city of Parkersburg played a significant role in the formation of West Virginia, a part local historians say has been forgotten over the years. more »»
From a sleeping village to a thriving city
April 22, 2010 PARKERSBURG — Located at the confluence of two rivers, Parkersburg began its existence as a small river-side village serving those who traveled through the region for many years. more »» 
Incentives helped bring industry to city
April 22, 2010 PARKERSBURG — The city became a bustling haven for thriving industry which began with spinoffs of the oil and gas industry, and continued to grow as city forefathers offered incentives to attract... more »» 
Blennerhassetts brought refinement to valley
April 22, 2010 PARKERSBURG — The impact of Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett is still felt more than 200 years after they settled here. more »» 
Four governors called area home
April 22, 2010 PARKERSBURG — Four of the first 11 West Virginia governors were from Wood County, and the county had three elected U.S. senators. more »»
Parkersburgers make impact in variety of fields
April 22, 2010 PARKERSBURG — During its history, Parkersburg has been the birthplace or home to many people who gained acclaim in a variety of fields and endeavors, including the military. ? Sg. more »» 
Parkersburg is king of sports in West Virginia
April 22, 2010 PARKERSBURG —The city of Parkersburg represents many different things to many different people. But there’s one thing about Parkersburg in which all can agree — it is a great sports town. more »» 
Father of Parkersburg
April 22, 2010 PARKERSBURG — Capt. James Neal, an officer in the American Revolution, is considered the Father of Parkersburg after settling on the south bank of the Little Kanawha River in 1785. more »» 
Cemeteries tell history of Parkersburg
April 22, 2010 PARKERSBURG — Wood County is home to many historical cemeteries, each with an interesting story to tel. more »»
Special events mark bicentennial
April 22, 2010 PARKERSBURG — Events have been scheduled throughout the year celebrating Parkersburg’s bicentennial. more »» |
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