The Wood County Courthouse, an architectural marvel in the late 1800s was built in 1899 and is now a landmark in the heart of downtown Parkersburg. Other historic sites make for an educationally enriching trip in Parkersburg. The Oil and Gas Museum is a tribute to one of West Virginia’s biggest industries while the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History showcases Ohio Valley’s historical relics and objects of art. Another must-see is the Henry Cooper Log Cabin Museum, also referred to as The Daughters of American Pioneers Museum and Cooper Cabin. This nationally registered historic place is believed to be the first two-story log cabin in Wood County and highlights pioneer relics from the early 1800s.
Now that you’ve seen the relics and artifacts from pioneer days, you may want to see how they were put to use. The 17th Virginia Cavalry, Company F Re-enactor Group and The Carlin’s Batter D Living History and Re-enactor Group both put on living history presentations so you have a true sense of life when America was being settled!
All this history is sure to work up a thirst. The annual Taste of Parkersburg is a food and wine festival where you can please your palate with samples from local restaurants, breweries and more. If you like what you taste, head to downtown for a full-meal at your new favorite restaurant among historic downtown sites. If you’re tempted to visit West Virginia, wait no longer and start your trip at Parkersburg. Hotels near the area are a stone’s throw from the city’s attractions and everything you need to enjoy your trip to the fullest.
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