Ohio County, West Virginia

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Ohio County is a county located in the northern panhandle of the state of West Virginia. Formed in 1776, it was named for the Ohio River, which forms its western boundary. West Liberty was the county seat from 1776 to 1797. The city of Wheeling has been the county seat since that time. As of 2000, the population is 47,427.

Related Topics:
County - State - West Virginia - 1776 - Ohio River - West Liberty - 1797 - Wheeling - County seat - 2000

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