Wheeling Historic District, Wheeling

#38 among attractions in Wheeling

Neighbourhood, Beaux-Arts architecture, Greek Revival architecture

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Wheeling Historic District, also known as the Wheeling Central Business District, is a national historic district located at Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. The district includes 205 contributing buildings in the central business district of Wheeling. It includes the site of the original location of Fort Henry. The buildings are representative of a number of popular architectural styles from the early-19th century through the present including Greek Revival and Late Victorian. The District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. ()

Coordinates: 40°3'36"N, 80°43'25"W

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Wheeling United States

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Wheeling Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: WesBanco Arena, Centre Market Square Historic District, Wheeling Suspension Bridge, Cathedral of Saint Joseph.

~1770 ftN
Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Music venue
WesBanco Arena, Wheeling
9 min walk • WesBanco Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Wheeling, West Virginia. It was built in 1977 at a cost of $7 million. It is home to the Wheeling Nailers ice hockey team, the West Virginia Roughriders indoor football team, and the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference wrestling tournament.
~380 ftS
Park, Romanesque architecture
Centre Market Square Historic District, Wheeling
2 min walk • The Center Wheeling Market is a historic public market located along Market Street between 22nd and 23rd Streets in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. It consists of the Center Wheeling Market building as well as the Center Wheeling Fish Market.
0.7 miN
Historic, 19th-century Ohio River bridge
Wheeling Suspension Bridge, Wheeling
19 min walk • The Wheeling Suspension Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the main channel of the Ohio River at Wheeling, West Virginia. It was the largest suspension bridge in the world from 1849 until 1851.
0.5 miNE
Romanesque architecture, Church
Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Wheeling
13 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Joseph of Wheeling or Saint Joseph's Cathedral is the seat of the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
0.7 miN
Music and shows, Theater, Concerts and shows
Capitol Theatre, Wheeling
18 min walk • The Capitol Theatre is the largest theatre in West Virginia and a landmark building in the national historic district of downtown Wheeling. For many years, it has served as the home of Jamboree USA and the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
West Virginia Independence Hall, Wheeling
10 min walk • West Virginia Independence Hall is a historic government building at 1528 Market Street in downtown Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. It was built in 1860 under the supervision of architect Ammi B. Young for the federal government as a custom house, post office and courthouse.
0.8 miN
Bridge
Fort Henry Bridge, Wheeling
22 min walk • The Fort Henry Bridge is a crossing of the Ohio River main channel in Wheeling, West Virginia. The tied-arch bridge carries two lanes in each direction of Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, and US 250.
0.7 miN
40°4'13"N • 80°43'26"W
Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley, Wheeling
19 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.6 miNE
Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
East Wheeling Historic District, Wheeling
15 min walk • East Wheeling Historic District is a national historic district located at Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. The district encompasses 300 contributing buildings and one contributing site, including the Monroe Street East Historic District.
0.6 miNE
40°4'2"N • 80°43'8"W
The Blue Church, Wheeling
15 min walk • Church
0.9 miNW
Island
Wheeling Island, Wheeling
23 min walk • Wheeling Island is the most populated island in the Ohio River. It lies within the city of Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia, in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wheeling Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Centre Market Square Historic District, Wheeling (2 min walk), Wheeling Warehouse Historic District, Wheeling (4 min walk), Chapline Street Row Historic District, Wheeling (4 min walk), West Virginia Northern Community College, Wheeling (7 min walk).