Wheeling, West Virginia

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Wheeling

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Wheeling.

21 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• West Virginia Independence Hall · Historical Marker

  The Wheeling customs house where delegates voted to break from Virginia and form a new state during the Civil War.

• Wheeling, WV · Wikipedia

  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…

• Wheeling Suspension Bridge · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

  The world's longest suspension bridge when completed in 1849, and the oldest vehicular suspension bridge still in use.

• Aetnaville Bridge · 1.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  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…

• National Road Corridor Historic District · 2.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  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…

• Donald B. (towboat) · 3.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  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…

• Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge · 3.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  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…

• B & O Railroad Viaduct · 3.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  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…

• Feay Inn · 4.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  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…

• Blaine Hill "S" Bridge · 5.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  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'…

• Concord Hicksite Friends Meeting House · 5.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  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…

• Stone Tavern at Roney's Point · 6.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  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…