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

Latitude	40.406331
Longitude	-80.56558
Population	19,163
Density	409.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	26062
Area Code	304
County Seat	New Cumberland
School District	Hancock County School District

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About Weirton, West Virginia

Weirton is a locality in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of 19,163. The population density is 409.8 people per km². Weirton is located at 40.4063°N, 80.5656°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Weirton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 26062.

Weirton defines the northern reach of its state, anchored by a landscape of steep inclines and deep, shadowed depressions. It lies 25.5 miles north-northeast of Wheeling, WV (from Wheeling, WV: bearing 16°T), and is situated 4.1 miles northeast of Steubenville. Sharp Street Court provides a modest local gathering space where the pace of the afternoon slows to match the stillness of the surrounding terrain. Four miles to the south, Number Two Hollow creates a natural partition in the earth, while Kings Creek flows just a mile away, carving a quiet path through the soil. The distant Appalachian Mountains remain a faint, jagged silhouette against the horizon, far removed from the immediate, tangible earth of the region. Those seeking the quietude of water often venture five miles to the edges of Brandywine Lake, where the air holds a cool, damp weight.

Weirton rose from the strength of its industrial output, defined for generations by the heavy, rhythmic labor of steel production. The local economy emerged from the necessity of refining raw materials, creating a culture built upon the endurance of workers and the grit of the mill floor. While the global demand for manufactured goods shifted the focus of regional industry, the legacy of this work remains etched into the rhythm of the daily commute. Large-scale manufacturing once dictated the very pulse of the neighborhood, drawing laborers who built their lives around the cycles of the furnace and the shift change. Today, the town navigates a transition toward a more diverse economic framework, holding fast to the stubborn, industrious character of its roots.

Weirton maintains a cultural identity forged by the diverse heritage of those who arrived to labor in the mills, creating a mosaic of traditions that persist in local kitchens and gathering halls. The town landscape is punctuated by the presence of Fernwood State Forest nine miles away, where the density of the woods offers a stark contrast to the structured lines of urban development. Notable figures like the late sports broadcaster Howard Cosell, who spent his early years in the region, reflect the town’s capacity to shape individuals who leave a mark on the wider world. Residents often gather for community festivals that celebrate a shared history, finding continuity in the familiar faces and the enduring pride of the northern panhandle. The evening light settles over the rooftops with a distinct, muted clarity, illuminating a place that values the steady, grounded nature of its own existence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Plum Street Play Area (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 028° NE
Woodland Estates Playground (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 163° S
Sen. Edwin J. Bowman Field (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 253° W
Weirton Community Center (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 254° W
Weirton (WV) Steel Company Employees Honor Roll (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 137° SE
Old Fort Steuben Bridge Pier Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 3.2 mi, 233° SW
Steel Cross (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 237° SW
Tomb of the Unborn Child (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 233° SW
North-West Corner of Fort Steuben (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 217° SW
Fort Steuben (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 217° SW
Cross Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 157° SE
Kaul Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 5.7 mi, 331° NW
State Game Land 117 (State Resource Management Area) — 7.0 mi, 090° E
Hillman State Park (State Park) — 7.6 mi, 069° E
Pepsi Roadhouse (Theatre) — 7.6 mi, 084° E
Raccoon Creek State Park (State Park) — 8.2 mi, 030° NE
Fernwood State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 8.6 mi, 230° SW
Meadowcroft Rockshelter (Historic Ruins) — 9.2 mi, 155° SE
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.4 mi, 192° S · 6,562 acres
East Liverpool Museum of Ceramics (Museum) — 14.7 mi, 358° N
East Liverpool Firefighting Museum (Museum) — 14.8 mi, 357° N
Brush Creek Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 15.0 mi, 314° NW
Tri-State Black Museum (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 002° N
West Alexander Fairgrounds (Attraction) — 20.8 mi, 172° S
Culbertson Mill (Historic Ruins) — 21.3 mi, 003° N
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum (Museum) — 21.6 mi, 128° SE
Oglebay Mansion Museum (Museum) — 21.7 mi, 195° S
Reach for the Stars Dance Studio (Arts Centre) — 21.7 mi, 055° NE
Wayne National Forest (National Forest) — 52.1 mi, 207° SW · 243k acres
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (National Park) — 68.6 mi, 314° NW · 19k acres

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