Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA

Wheeling is a community in Ohio County, West Virginia, set within the Ohio River valley and the wooded hills of the northern Appalachian region. Wheeling curves along the Ohio River beneath steep hills and preserves an important legacy of river, road and industrial commerce. Much of its historic form emerged as river commerce, the National Road, railroads and industry shaped its communities, with later suburban and commercial growth adding new layers. Health care, education, manufacturing, energy and regional services support the economy. Visible layers of landscape and history continue to shape the community’s identity.