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The Charming West Virginia Town And Former State Capital Is Known As The Friendly City in 2025 | West virginia, West virginia tourism, Southern travel
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The Charming West Virginia Town And Former State Capital Is Known As The Friendly City

Lying on the border between West Virginia and Ohio in the state’s northern panhandle is the charming town of Wheeling, West Virginia. Life in Wheeling, which has on two separate occasions been the capital of West Virginia, was once quite busy. By the end of the 19th century, it had such a thriving industrial economy and large workforce that it became the richest city per capita in America. Things have slowed down considerably since its early days, but there’s still plenty of reason to visit...
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