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City	Parkersburg
State	West Virginia (WV)
County	Wood County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.261278
Longitude	-81.54335
Population	29,738
Density	974.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	26101, 26104, 26102, 26103, 26106
Area Code	304
County Seat	Parkersburg
School District	Wood County School District

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About Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg is a locality in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of 29,738. The population density is 974.5 people per km². Parkersburg is located at 39.2613°N, 81.5434°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Parkersburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 26101, 26104, 26102.

Parkersburg emerges where the Little Kanawha River completes its long, winding journey to join the larger waterway that defines the state's western border. It lies 4.2 miles south of Vienna, WV (from Vienna, WV: bearing 190°T), and is situated 0.8 miles southeast of Belpre. Sunlight often catches the surface of the Little Kanawha River, turning the slow-moving current into a ribbon of hammered silver as it passes through the center of Parkersburg. Beyond the immediate banks, the land rises into terrain that suggests the distant presence of the Appalachian Mountains, visible as a soft, blue-gray haze on the eastern horizon. Smith Lakes lies only two miles away, offering a quiet, still contrast to the flow of the river. Residents often find a moment of peace at Bicentennial Park, where the green space offers a clear vantage point to watch the afternoon shadows lengthen over the valley floor.

Industrial ambition shaped the early growth of Parkersburg, drawing its strength from the natural resources buried deep beneath the earth. The town flourished as a center for commerce, fueled by the extraction of oil and gas that once made this region a focal point of national industry. Workers built lives around the steady pulse of manufacturing and chemical production, which remain vital threads in the local economy today. While the landscape is defined by the work of human hands, the surrounding woodlands, including the distant Marietyta Unit Office - Athens Ranger District, remind observers of the deep, untamed character of the region. The rhythm of daily life here reflects the persistence of those who turned the rugged, hollow-filled earth into a place of long-standing utility.

Parkersburg maintains a cultural identity forged by the rugged independence of its people and a quiet pride in its heritage. Visitors often stop to admire the historic structures that define the downtown area, reflecting a time when prosperity seemed to arrive on the currents of the river. The community gathers for local events at Bicentennial Park, turning the public square into a vibrant center for music and shared conversation during the warmer months. While the pace of life remains measured, the spirit of the place is punctuated by the stories of those who left their mark on the nation, including the influential labor activist Mother Jones, who famously championed the rights of workers in this very region. Even in the quiet of an autumn evening, the town feels anchored by its history and the steady, enduring beauty of the land surrounding Wildcat Hollow.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fort Neal Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 247° SW
Quincy Hill overlook (Viewpoint) — 0.7 mi, 309° NW
City Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 046° NE
Actors Guild (Theatre) — 0.9 mi, 299° NW
Veterans Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 061° NE
William Lowther Memorial Flag (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 046° NE
Lest We Forget Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 044° NE
Fort Boreman (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 264° W
Southwood Stage (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 195° S
Johnson T. Janes Nature Preserve and Conservation Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 065° NE
Mid-Ohio Railroad Museum (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 306° NW
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.7 mi, 340° N · 6,562 acres
Belpre and The Ohio River (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 288° W
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 281° W
Howes State Park (State Park) — 2.9 mi, 292° W
Mini Farm Figurines (Public Artwork) — 5.9 mi, 104° E
Veto Lake Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.8 mi, 316° NW
Walker Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.7 mi, 127° SE
Hidden Marietta Tour Company (Attraction) — 11.3 mi, 022° N
Peddler of Dreams Art Space for Children (Arts Centre) — 11.6 mi, 024° NE
Valley Gem Sternwheeler (Attraction) — 11.8 mi, 021° N
Gallery 310 (Gallery) — 11.8 mi, 025° NE
Atrium Gallery (Gallery) — 11.8 mi, 025° NE
Rufus Putnam House (Attraction) — 11.9 mi, 022° N
Wayne Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 12.7 mi, 060° NE · 1,082 acres
Wayne National Forest (National Forest) — 14.3 mi, 046° NE · 243k acres
Grindstone - Washington Co. Quarry (Attraction) — 14.4 mi, 017° N
Broughton Nature Park (Nature Reserve) — 14.4 mi, 020° N
Rudolph Farms (Nature Reserve) — 14.5 mi, 021° N

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