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Welcome to Key to the City's page for Wheeling Ohio County, West Virginia Zip Code Nail City The West Virginia state capital is Charleston. What would you like to know about Wheeling Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Wheeling Government Wheeling Business Directory. Wheeling Chamber of Commerce. Wheeling Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Wheeling Libraries. Wheeling Schools. Zip Codes 26003 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Wheeling is approximately 30,367 (2002). The approximate number of families is 17,128 (1990). The amount of land area in Wheeling is 35.726 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Wheeling is 13.9 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 4.936 sq kilometers. The distance from Wheeling to Washington DC is 217 miles. The distance to the West Virginia state capital is 129 miles. (as the crow flies) Wheeling is positioned 40.07 degrees north of the equator and 80.69 degrees west of the prime meridian. Wheeling elevation is 672 feet above sea level. Wheeling miscellany. Return to Index Location Wheeling location: in the northern panhandle of West Virginia about 55 miles from Pittsburgh, PA. Other nearby communities include Bethlehem, Benwood, Clearview and Triadelphia all in West Virginia and Martins Ferry, Bridgeport, Brookside and Bellaire all in Ohio. Return to Index Climate & Weather Wheeling average annual precipitation is 39.9 inches per year. Wheeling average annual snowfall is 43.4 inches per year. Wheeling average temperature is 50.5 degrees F. The average winter temperature is 29.5 degrees F. The average spring temperature is 51.0 degrees F. The average summer temperature is 74.6 degrees F. The average fall temperature is 54.7 degrees F. Return to Index History & History Related Items Wheeling history: Ebenezer Zane and members of his group settled Wheeling in 1769. A creek in the area which runs through the city was known as "Wheelin," which was an Indian name. In 1793, Zane divided the settlement into lots, thus, Wheeling became a full-fledged town. It was not incorporated as a town until 1836. The last battle of the Revolutionary War was fought here. Many of the earliest Presidents rode through Wheeling on the nation's first highway (National Road or today Route 40) A famous Indian fighter named McCulloch lived and fought in this area. He performed his famous leap off of a mountain to escape an Indian war party while on horseback! Wheeling is known as the Nail City for good reason. At least one-third of all nails made in the US came from this area. Not only did wheeling have a large percentage of nails made here but their nails have a reputation of being far superior to any others. Many nail mills were built over the years. Though nails were not the only items manufactured here, they were the item of prominence. Find more nail history on this page. Try this history page written in 1901 about Wheeling. Historical places to see and visit in the area. The settling of Wheeling: 1769 The incorporation date of Wheeling: 1836 Return to Index Attractions Wheeling attractions: Tourist Information 1310 Market St. Wheeling, WV 26003-3331 Phone: 304-233-2709 The Wheeling Symphony Information on Wheeling from West Virginia Web Wheeling Civic Center, Capitol Music Hall, Centre Market, Oglebay Park and the new Wheeling Heritage Port in Celeron Park The West Virginia Independence Hall Musuem 1528 Market Street Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone 304-238-1300 Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum 144 Kruger Street Wheeling, WV 26003 Toll-free 877-242-8133 Toys, trains & fun in beautifully restored Victorian schoolhouse The Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley Wheeling Artisan Center 1400 Main Street, 2nd Floor Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone 304-214-KIDS Wheeling Suspension Bridge The oldest suspension bridge still in operation in the world, having originally constructed on 20 October 1849. It was the first bridge to span the Ohio River and is known as the father of modern American suspension bridges. It was designed and built by Charles Ellet. The Wheeling Nailers Professional Ice Hockey. Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of West Virginia To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. 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