Wheeling Suspension Bridge
1849The world's longest suspension bridge when completed in 1849, and the oldest vehicular suspension bridge still in use.
8.5 mi away
Everything Glen Dale is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Glen Dale.
The world's longest suspension bridge when completed in 1849, and the oldest vehicular suspension bridge still in use.
The Wheeling customs house where delegates voted to break from Virginia and form a new state during the Civil War.
18 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Get ready for goosebumps! This imposing gothic structure is the West Virginia Penitentiary, once home to some of the state's most hardened criminals. Built in 1866, the prison operated for over a century, housing…
This historic railroad viaduct is a testament to the importance of rail transport in the region's past. The B & O Railroad Viaduct, located right here in Bellaire, Ohio, played a vital role in connecting the eastern and…
Ever wondered what it was like to wrangle barges on the Ohio River back in the day? This spot along the riverbank gives you a front-row seat to that history. The *Standard*, originally named the *Donald B*, was built in…
The Wheeling customs house where delegates voted to break from Virginia and form a new state during the Civil War.
This city played a pivotal role in shaping West Virginia. During the American Civil War, it hosted the crucial Wheeling Conventions. These meetings led directly to the separation of West Virginia from Virginia, creating…
You're about to drive over a piece of West Virginia history: the Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge. Built in 1817, it's the oldest bridge still standing in the entire state.This bridge carries U.S. Route 40 over Little…
The world's longest suspension bridge when completed in 1849, and the oldest vehicular suspension bridge still in use.
You're about to cross a piece of history: the Blaine Hill 'S' Bridge, the oldest standing bridge in Ohio! Back in 1826, this bridge was a vital link on the National Road, also known as the Cumberland Road. This 'S'…
You're driving along a crucial piece of America's past: the National Road, a highway that opened up the West. This 1.5-mile stretch near Wheeling, West Virginia, became a desirable address in the late 1800s and early…
Built in 1811, this historic inn once welcomed travelers along a vital transportation route. Think of the stories these walls could tell! This is the Feay Inn, a classic 2-and-a-half-story fieldstone building. It was…
This unassuming bridge tells a story of connection and change in the Ohio Valley. Built in 1891, the Aetnaville Bridge was a vital link between Bridgeport, Ohio, and Wheeling, West Virginia, allowing people to cross the…
Ever wondered where travelers on America's first highway stopped for a bite and a bed? You're literally sitting at one right now! This early 19th-century stone tavern, Federal in style, welcomed countless weary souls…
This unassuming building marks a powerful story of conviction and courage. In 1801, Quakers fleeing the South established the Concord Monthly Meeting. They sought refuge from states like North Carolina and Virginia to…
Imagine learning in a one-room schoolhouse built in 1870 along the National Road. This is the story of the Great Western Schoolhouse. Built in 1870, the Great Western Schoolhouse served the children in this part of…
Imagine stagecoaches rattling up to this very spot, filled with weary travelers! The Brick Tavern House, just west of St. Clairsville, was a vital stop along the National Road in the early 1800s. It offered food,…
This unassuming building holds a powerful secret: it was a vital hub for those seeking freedom. Built in 1814, the Friends Meetinghouse in Mount Pleasant was the first Quaker yearly meeting house west of the…
Pull over here for a second. This unassuming house is more important than it looks. In this house, Benjamin Lundy launched a movement. In 1820, Lundy, an early abolitionist, moved to Mount Pleasant and started…
You're driving past a place where the past literally rises from the earth. Hodgen's Cemetery Mound isn't just a hill; it's a window into the lives of people who lived here long before Tiltonsville even existed. In the…