About this city
Also known as: The Savings City
Parkersburg is a major historic city located at the scenic confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers in Wood County, West Virginia. Settled in the late 18th century, it blossomed into a powerful hub during the historic 19th-century oil and gas boom, deeply shaping the region's industrial growth. Today, the city is celebrated for its beautifully preserved Victorian residential districts, its rich pioneering history, and its unique cultural connection to a historic island estate that once hosted political intrigue.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Take a sternwheeler ferry to Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, admire the stunning architectural legacy in the Julia-Ann Square Historic District, and explore the interactive Oil and Gas Museum.
