Wheeling, West Virginia

Wheeling is a city located in West Virginia, in the United States. Most of the city is in Ohio County, with a small part in Marshall County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 31,419 (31,059 in Ohio County, 360 in Marshall County). It is the county seat of Ohio County{{GR|6}}.

Geography

Wheeling is located at 40°4'13" North, 80°41'55" West (40.070348, -80.698604){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 41.0 km² (15.8 mi²). 36.0 km² (13.9 mi²) of it is land and 4.9 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 12.07% water.

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United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Wheeling Creek flows through the city, and meets the Ohio River in downtown Wheeling.

Related Topics:
Wheeling Creek - Ohio River - Downtown

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The city is located both on the West Virginia side of the Ohio River and on an island in the middle of the river called Wheeling Island.

Related Topics:
West Virginia - Ohio River - Island

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