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Wood County, West Virginia

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Wood County is in the northwestern part of West Virginia, bordering Ohio. Wood County blends history, industry, and nature. Parkersburg, the county seat, grew during the oil and gas boom.

Blennerhassett Island has a whole lot of history and river views. Industry remains strong, but the arts bring people together. The Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers add beauty and recreation to the county.

Education thrives at West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WVU). Interstate 77 keeps the county connected. Wood County balances progress and tradition. It’s a place with something for everyone.

CategoryDetails
County NameWood County
County SeatParkersburg
PopulationApproximately 84,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesParkersburg, Vienna, Williamstown, Mineral Wells, Lubeck
Interstates and HighwaysI-77, US-50, WV-2, WV-14
FIPS Code54-107
Total Area (Land and Water)377 sq mi (Land: 367 sq mi; Water: 10 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Washington County, Ohio (North), Pleasants County (Northeast), Ritchie County (East), Wirt County (Southeast), Jackson County (South), Meigs County, Ohio (Southwest), Athens County, Ohio (West)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.2251° N, 81.5429° W
EtymologyNamed after James Wood, a Governor of Virginia
Major LandmarksBlennerhassett Island Historical State Park, Fort Boreman Park, Oil & Gas Museum
WebsiteWood County Website

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