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Delve into Southmoor Heights
The district Southmoor Heights of South Parkersburg in Wood County (West Virginia) is a district located in United States about 244 mi west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
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Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F
Morning Temperature | 3°C / 37 °F |
Evening Temperature | 10°C / 50 °F |
Night Temperature | 7°C / 45 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 42% |
Air Pressure | 1029 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South-West |
Cloud Conditions | Scattered clouds, covering 31% of sky |
General Conditions | Scattered clouds |
Sunday, 3rd of November 2024
19°C (67 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.
Monday, 4th of November 2024
21°C (69 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Tuesday, 5th of November 2024
26°C (79 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
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Red Roof Inn Parkersburg
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Wood County, West Virginia
Wood County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of 2010, the population was 86,956. Its county seat is Parkersburg. Wood County is included in the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, West Virginia-Ohio (part) Metropolitan Statistical Area. Wood County was formed in 1798 from the western part of Harrison County and it was named for James Wood, governor of Virginia from 1796 to 1799.
Belpre, Ohio
Belpre is a city in Washington County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The town was originally named Belle Prairie or "Beautiful Prairie. " Part of the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, it is located about 14 miles downriver from Marietta. In 1870 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad completed the Parkersburg Bridge (CSX) across the river; at 7,140 feet, it was reportedly the longest in the world. The population was 6,441 at the 2010 census.
Blennerhassett, West Virginia
Blennerhassett is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,089 at the 2010 census.
Mineralwells, West Virginia
Mineralwells, also known as Mineral Wells, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,950 at the 2010 census. The United States Census Bureau calls the community Mineralwells, although the United States Postal Service renamed the community's post office in the late 1990s to Mineral Wells.
Lubeck, West Virginia
Lubeck is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,311 at the 2010 census.
North Hills, West Virginia
North Hills is a town in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. It is a suburb of Parkersburg. The population was 832 at the 2010 census. North Hills was incorporated on February 15, 1979.
Vienna, West Virginia
Vienna is a city in Wood County, West Virginia, along the Ohio River. It is next to Parkersburg. The population was 10,749 at the 2010 census. It is the third largest city by population in the Parkersburg-Vienna-Marietta metropolitan area. Incorporated in 1935, the city was named by founders for the town of Vienna, New Jersey. Vienna was known for Vitrolite production until the 1940s.
Washington, West Virginia
Washington is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wood County, West Virginia, along the Ohio River. It is part of the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,175 at the 2010 census. The CDP is home to the Washington Works, one of the largest single facilities of chemicals manufacturing giant DuPont. Also home to Sabic Plastics Washington Works. (previously GE Plastics, acquired from Borg Warner Plastics, née Marbon)
Blennerhassett Island
Blennerhasset Island, an island on the Ohio River below the mouth of the Little Kanawha River, is located near Parkersburg in Wood County, West Virginia, USA. Historically, Blennerhassett Island was an Indian settlement, first known as Backus Island for Elijah Backus who purchased it in 1792. Now it is named for Harman Blennerhassett, a figure in the Aaron Burr treason conspiracy, who purchased the east end of the island in 1798.
Neal Island
Neal Island is a bar island on the Ohio River in Wood County, West Virginia. The island lies directly offshore from the city of Vienna. Neal Island is a part of the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge.
Memorial Bridge (Parkersburg, West Virginia)
The Memorial Bridge, locally known as the toll bridge, crosses the Ohio River connecting Belpre, Ohio and Parkersburg, West Virginia. The bridge is an alternate route to access US 50 from central Parkersburg, West Virginia. The bridge was completed circa 1954, and is of a steel truss design. It accommodates two lanes of traffic, one in either direction.
Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge
The Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge is a four-lane cantilever bridge that connects Parkersburg, West Virginia to Belpre, Ohio across the Ohio River. The bridge was completed in 1980. The bridge had been signed US 50 until June 13, 2008, when US 50 was re-routed to the Blennerhassett Island Bridge a few miles to the west, as part of the completion of the Corridor D project around Parkersburg.
Parkersburg Bridge (CSX)
The Parkersburg Bridge crosses the Ohio River between Parkersburg, West Virginia, and Belpre, Ohio. Designed by Jacob Linville, the bridge has 46 spans; 25 deck plate girder, 14 deck truss, 6 through truss, and 1 through plate girder. The bridge was constructed in 1868-1870 by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. When completed in 1870, the bridge was reportedly the longest in the world at 7,140 feet . The approach spans were replaced 1898 - 1900, and the river spans were replaced 1904 - 1905.
Belpre High School
Belpre High School is a public high school in Belpre, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Belpre City School District. Their nickname is the Golden Eagles.
Parkersburg Catholic High School
Parkersburg Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Parkersburg, West Virginia. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
WRZZ
WRZZ is a Classic rock formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States, serving the Parkersburg/Marietta area. WRZZ is owned and operated by Burbach Broadcasting Co.
Blennerhassett Island Bridge
Blennerhassett Island Bridge opened to traffic June 13, 2008. The bridge is a Network Arch Bridge constructed at a cost of $120 million over the Ohio River between Belpre, Ohio and Parkersburg, West Virginia. Construction of the bridge was completed by the Walsh Construction Company of Chicago. The completion of the span, which carries U.S. Route 50, completed Corridor D between Interstate 275 east of Cincinnati to Interstate 79 at Clarksburg, West Virginia.
WXIL
WXIL is a radio station broadcasting a contemporary hit radio format. Licensed to Elizabeth, West Virginia, USA, it serves the Parkersburg-Marietta, WV-OH area. The station is currently owned by Burbach Of WV, Llc.
WSPW-LP
WSPW-LP is a high school radio station licensed to Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA. It serves the Parkersburg-Marietta area with a Variety format. The station is currently owned by Wood County Board Of Education. The station was assigned the WSPW-LP call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on June 6, 2006.
WVVW-LP
WVVW-LP is a radio station broadcasting a Southern Gospel format. Licensed to Belpre, Ohio, USA, it serves the Parkersburg-Marietta area. The station is currently owned by Mid-Ohio Valley Educational Assn. Its programming is repeated on another low-powered FM station, WVVP-LP 96.1 FM in Marietta, Ohio.
WNUS
WNUS is a radio station broadcasting a Country format. Licensed to Belpre, Ohio, USA, it serves the Parkersburg-Marietta area. The station is currently owned by Clear Channel Communications.
WADC
WADC is an Adult Standards formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Parkersburg, West Virginia, serving Parkersburg, West Virginia and Marietta, Ohio. WADC is owned and operated by Burbach Broadcasting Company.
WVNT
WVNT, The Valleys News Talk Leader, is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA, it serves the Parkersburg-Marietta area. The station is currently owned by Burbach Of WV, Llc. Station Programing includes: WV Metro News; Sports and a Donut, hosted by Chad Richards; Highway to Health with "Healthy Dave" Hawkins; Business Matters with Bonnie Grady; Dave Ramsey; Science Fantastic with Dr.
WHNK
WHNK is a Classic Country formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Parkersburg, West Virginia, serving Metro Parkersburg. WHNK is owned and operated by Clear Channel Communications.
WVPG
WVPG is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA, it serves the Parkersburg-Marietta area. The station is currently owned by West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority and is part of the West Virginia Public Radio network. Main article: West Virginia Public Broadcasting.