Glen Dale, WV
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About Glen Dale
- • Musician and composer, George Crumb, Pulitzer Prize winner, was born in Glen Dale.
- • The Marx Toy Company once had a large manufacturing plant located in Glen Dale.
- • Its strategic location on the Ohio River and near the B&O Railroad spurred its growth.
- • The Grave Creek Mound, one of the largest Adena burial mounds, is located there.
- • The 1936 flood devastated Glen Dale, causing significant damage and displacement.
- • Named for its scenic valley location, it was incorporated in 1924.
- • With a population around 1,400, it's smaller than its neighbor, Moundsville.
- • Its elevation is 679 feet, providing scenic river views.
- • Many residents work in healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors.
- • A quiet, riverside town with a strong sense of community and history.
- • The Pittsburgh Steelers, a nearby team, have won six Super Bowl titles.
- • John Marshall High School has a strong rivalry with Wheeling Park High School.