Wheeling in West Virginia
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Fort Henry (West Virginia)

For the fort at the falls of the Appomatox River in Virginia, see Fort Henry (Virginia). Fort Henry was a fort which stood about ¼ mile from the Ohio River where the town of Wheeling, West Virginia is now located. The fort was originally known as Fort Fincastle and was named for Viscount Fincastle, Lord Dunmore, Royal Governor of Virginia. Later it was renamed for Patrick Henry, and was at the time located in Virginia.

Located at 40.0639, -80.725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Infrastructure completed in 1774, American Revolutionary War forts, Forts in West Virginia, Virginia in the American Revolution, Ohio County, West Virginia, British forts in the United States, Colonial forts in West Virginia

WesBanco Arena

WesBanco Arena (originally Wheeling Civic Center) is a multi-purpose arena, in Wheeling, West Virginia. It was built in 1977 at a cost of $7 million. It is home to the Wheeling Nailers ice hockey team and the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference wrestling tournament. It can also be used for conventions, trade shows, concerts, banquets and other events. It features 23,684 square feet of space plus 7,500 square feet of meeting room space.

Located at 40.0647, -80.7247 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in the United States, Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States, Sports venues in West Virginia, Convention centers in West Virginia, Music venues in West Virginia, Buildings and structures in Wheeling, West Virginia, Visitor attractions in Ohio County, West Virginia

West Virginia Northern Community College

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC, or simply "Northern") is a public, multi-campus community college with the main campus located in downtown Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. The main campus is housed in the former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Terminal at Wheeling. Established in 1972, WVNCC delivers a comprehensive, two-year degree program for all six counties in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle. In addition to the main campus, WVNCC has branches in Weirton, West Virginia.

Located at 40.0633, -80.7214 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Two-year colleges in the United States, Community colleges, West Virginia Community and Technical College System, Universities and colleges in West Virginia, Education in Ohio County, West Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1972, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Education in Wetzel County, West Virginia, Education in Hancock County, West Virginia

Wheeling Island

Wheeling Island is the most densely populated island in the Ohio River. It lies within the city of Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia, in the United States. The 2000 census showed a resident population of 3,142 people on the island, which has a land area of 1.514 km² (374 acres). Neville Island, PA is larger (3.4km²) but has fewer people (1,232).

Located at 40.0706, -80.7331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Islands of West Virginia, National Road, Wheeling, West Virginia, Islands of the Ohio River, Geography of Ohio County, West Virginia

Fort Henry Bridge

The Fort Henry Bridge is a crossing of the Ohio River main channel in Wheeling, West Virginia. The tied-arch bridge carries two lanes in each direction of Interstate 70 (I-70), U.S. Route 40 (US 40), and US 250. The bridge opened after four years of construction work on September 8, 1955, costing $6.8 million, $1.8 million over budget. The bridge, along with the aging Wheeling Suspension Bridge, are the only two road links from Wheeling Island to downtown Wheeling.

Located at 40.0719, -80.7275 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges over the Ohio River, Interstate 70, Bridges completed in 1955, Tied arch bridges, Transportation in Ohio County, West Virginia, Buildings and structures in Wheeling, West Virginia, Road bridges in West Virginia, U.S. Route 40, Bridges on the Interstate Highway System, Bridges on the U.S. Highway System

Wheeling Central Catholic High School

Wheeling Central Catholic High School is a parochial, Roman Catholic high school in Wheeling, West Virginia. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Wheeling Central Catholic High School has been educating young men and women since 1865. The school has always been a vital part of the East Wheeling downtown area, and remains an integral part of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston campus which includes the Cathedral of St. Joseph, the Diocesan Offices, and the Chancery.

Located at 40.0661, -80.7199 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Roman Catholic secondary schools in West Virginia, Buildings and structures in Wheeling, West Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1853, Educational institutions established in 1923, Schools in Ohio County, West Virginia

Wheeling Island Stadium

Wheeling Island Stadium is a stadium located on Wheeling Island in Wheeling, West Virginia. The stadium seats 12,220 in two stands along either sidelines, the end zones are empty. Wheeling Island Stadium usually hosts High school football and soccer events but can host concerts, hosting REO Speedwagon most recently in 2009. The stadium is owned and operated by Wheeling Park High School. However, Central Catholic High School utilizes the facilities as their home field for football games.

Located at 40.0643, -80.7301 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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High school football venues in the United States, Soccer venues in West Virginia, Buildings and structures in Wheeling, West Virginia, Visitor attractions in Ohio County, West Virginia

WUKL

WUKL is a radio station broadcasting an Oldies format. Licensed to Bethlehem, West Virginia, USA, it serves the Wheeling area. The station is currently owned by Keymarket Licenses, Llc.

Located at 40.0547, -80.7072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Radio stations in West Virginia, Clear Channel radio stations

Siege of Fort Henry (1777)

The Siege of Fort Henry was an attack on American militiamen during the American Revolutionary War near the Virginia outpost known as Fort Henry by a mixed band of Indians in September 1777. The fort, named for Virginia Governor Patrick Henry, was at first defended by only a small number of militia, as rumors of the Indian attack had moved faster than the Indians, and a number of militia companies had left the fort. The American settlers were successful in repulsing the Indian attack.

Located at 40.0639, -80.725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Battles involving Native Americans, Virginia in the American Revolution, Conflicts in 1777, 1777 in the United States, Sieges of the American Revolutionary War, Wheeling, West Virginia

Wheeling Tunnel

Twin tunnels form the Wheeling Tunnel in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. The tunnels are 0.27 miles long, cutting though Wheeling Hill, and each carries two lanes of Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 250. The tunnels originally took three years to construct, costing $6.9 million. Reconstruction of the tunnel, originally planned to take a total of 6 months, took over three years to complete between 2007 and 2010, at a cost of $13.7 million.

Located at 40.0727, -80.7196 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Interstate 70, Tunnels in West Virginia, Tunnels completed in 1966

Siege of Fort Henry (1782)

The Siege of Fort Henry (September 11–13, 1782) was an assault on the American Fort Henry, a frontier fort on the western reaches of Virginia that is now the site of Wheeling, West Virginia. The attackers were a band of about 300 Native Americans, probably led by Simon Girty's brother George, and accompanied by a company of British provincial troops, and under the overall leadership of British Captain Pratt.

Located at 40.0639, -80.725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Battles involving Native Americans, Virginia in the American Revolution, Conflicts in 1782, 1782 in the United States, Sieges of the American Revolutionary War, Battles of the American Revolutionary War, Battles involving the United States, Battles involving Great Britain, Wheeling, West Virginia