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34-627: Originally located in Parkersburg, West Virginia , the Ohio Valley Redcoats franchise was an original member of the Frontier League. The team played its first six seasons in Parkersburg (1993–1998), making the league playoffs in its first two seasons. After finishing last in three consecutive seasons (1996–1998), the team moved to Dubois County , Indiana. From 1999-2002, the team was known as

68-545: A day Monday through Friday from Charlotte Douglas International Airport . Passenger rail was available into the 1960s, with several major long distance trains making stops in Parkersburg. These included the Baltimore and Ohio 's National Limited to St. Louis to the west and Washington, D.C. , Baltimore and Jersey City to the east. From 1976 to 1981 Amtrak operated the Shenandoah (Amtrak train) , serving Cincinnati to

102-484: A transportation and medical center for Union forces during the American Civil War . It developed further as a transportation hub in the gas and oil boom following that war. In the late 19th century, Parkersburg emerged as a major oil refining center serving nearby oilfields at Volcano and Burning Springs. The Camden Consolidated Oil Company, founded in 1866 by future U.S. Senator Johnson Newlon Camden , dominated

136-922: Is a BBQ and beer festival held in September. It is co-hosted by Downtown PKB and the Parkersburg Area Jaycees and was started in 2014. Several museums are located in Parkersburg, including the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History, the Henry Cooper House , the Oil and Gas Museum, the Sumnerite African-American History Museum , the Artcraft Studio and the Veterans Museum of Mid-Ohio Valley. There are several parks in

170-554: Is a city in and the county seat of Wood County, West Virginia , United States. Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers, it is the state's fourth-most populous city and the center of the Parkersburg–Vienna metropolitan area . The city's population was 29,749 at the 2020 census , and its metro population was 89,490. The city is about 14 miles (23 km) south of Marietta, Ohio . Settlers at first named

204-450: Is an international festival featuring traditional dance and music and an international marketplace. The Parkersburg Homecoming Festival is held in August and features a parade, fireworks, half-marathon, competitions and entertainment. The Taste of Parkersburg is an event held around Memorial Day each year since 2006 which features food and drinks from local vendors. The Downtown Throwdown

238-455: Is the college radio station of West Virginia University at Parkersburg. WTAP , the local NBC affiliate, is the main local television station. WIYE-LD (CBS) and WOVA-LD (Fox / CW+) are sister stations. Parkersburg is served by two major highways, Interstate 77 and US 50 . Other routes through the city include WV routes 2 , 14 , 47 , 68 , 95 and 618 . Parkersburg is served by Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport , with three flights

272-637: The Dubois County Dragons , playing in Huntingburg, Indiana . They made the playoffs in 2001 and 2002, winning their division both seasons. In 2003, the team moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin as the Kenosha Mammoths . Their one season in Kenosha was a moderate success, seeing the team finish third in their division. However, sub-par attendance forced the team to move again prior to the 2004 season. 2004 saw

306-994: The Parkersburg Catholic High School Crusaders. The Wood County Technical Center and the Caperton Center for Applied Technology is part of Wood County Public Schools. There were, as of May 2020, five middle schools and 16 elementary schools dispersed throughout the city. The Parkersburg News and Parkersburg Sentinel were the city's two major daily newspapers until they combined in 2009 to form one daily edition: The Parkersburg News and Sentinel . The same company also publishes The Marietta Times and Graffiti , West Virginia's alternative news magazine. There are many radio stations broadcasting from Parkersburg, including 106.1 Z106 (WRZZ),102.1 The River (WRVB), U.S. 107 WNUS, MIX 100 (WDMX), V96.9 (WVVV), WXIL, Froggy 99.1, 103.1 The Bear, and WPKM 96.3 FM "the Beat" which

340-516: The census of 2020, there were 29,749 people, 13,119 households, and 7,305 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,524 inhabitants per square mile (1,029/km2). There were 15,246 housing units at an average density of 1,317 per square mile (508/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White , 1.9% African American , 0.1% Native American , 0.9% Asian , 0.3% Pacific Islander , 0.3% from other races , and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of

374-554: The DuPont/Chemours Washington Works chemical company have been noted in Parkersburg drinking water. Despite a 2004 class-action legal settlement obligating DuPont to install a drinking water filtration plant if asked, local water district officials have not, as of 2016, asked for one. Parkersburg is the home of the Parkersburg High School Big Reds, Parkersburg South High School Patriots, and

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408-474: The Ohio Valley Redcoats. Low in funding and without a home ballpark, the Redcoats were forced to play the majority of their schedule on the road. The few home games they did have were split between Lorain, Ohio , Marietta, Ohio , and Lafayette, Indiana . The team played respectably on the field however, finishing only three games under .500, fifth in their division. Because they had no city or ballpark to play in,

442-757: The Public Debt , an agency of the U.S. Treasury Department , was moved to Parkersburg in 1954 as a location midway between Chicago and Washington, D.C. that would be safe in the event of a national emergency. In October 2012, the Bureau of the Public Debt consolidated with the Financial Management Service to form the Bureau of the Fiscal Service . According to the United States Census Bureau ,

476-1000: The Redcoats were forced to suspend operations before the start of the 2006 season. As Ohio Valley 1993 : 29-32 1st Place Eastern Division: Lost Frontier League Championship 2-0 to Zanesville 1994 : 50-17 1st Place Northern Division: Lost Northern Division Playoff 2-0 to Erie 1995 : 36-34 5th Place (No Divisions in 1995) 1996 : 31-43 4th Place Eastern Division 1997 : 21-59 4th Place Eastern Division 1998 : 26-52 4th Place Eastern Division As Dubois County 1999 : 42-42 2nd Place Western Division 2000 : 35-47 5th Place Western Division 2001 : 48-36 1st Place Western Division: Lost 1st Round Playoff 2-1 to Richmond 2002 : 52-32 1st Place Western Division: Lost 1st Round Playoff 2-1 to Richmond As Kenosha 2003 : 47-42 3rd Place Western Division As Springfield-Ozark 2004 : 52-44 3rd Place Western Division As Ohio Valley (2) 2005 : 46-49 5th Place Eastern Division Parkersburg, West Virginia Parkersburg

510-494: The area, including Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park , Bicentennial Park, Corning Park, Point Park, Southwood Park, Quincy Park, City Park, Johnson T. Janes Park, Friendship Park, Fort Boreman Historical Park , Mountwood Park and Fries Park . The Wood County Ravens, a semi-professional football team, was based in the city. The Ravens were a part of the now defunct Mountain State Football League. Parkersburg

544-401: The average family size was 2.83. In the city the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males. The median income for a household in the city

578-498: The city Newport when they settled it in the late 18th century following the American Revolutionary War . A town section was laid out on land granted to Alexander Parker for his Revolutionary War service. Virginia made grants of land to veterans for their war service. The title conflicts between Parker and the city planners of Newport were settled in 1809 in favor of his heirs. The town was renamed Parkersburg in 1810. It

612-518: The city has a total area of 12.35 square miles (31.99 km ), of which 11.82 square miles (30.61 km ) is land and 0.53 square miles (1.37 km ) is water. The city is situated at the confluence of the Little Kanawha and Ohio rivers. The Little Kanawha River divides the north and south sides of the city. Worthington Creek , a tributary of the Little Kanawha River, flows through

646-526: The city. In 2012 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that Parkersburg's population had decreased 0.5% to 31,261. The population density was 2,800.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,081.3/km ). There were 16,100 housing units at an average density of 1,362.2 per square mile (525.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White , 1.8% African American , 0.4% Native American , 0.2% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.2% from other races , and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of

680-422: The city. The population density was 2,664 inhabitants per square mile (1,028.6/km ). There were 15,562 housing units at an average density of 1,317 per square mile (508.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White , 2.0% African American , 0.3% Native American , 0.4% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.3% from other races , and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of

714-591: The eastern part of the city. The North End of the city includes the Beechwood, Downtown, Fairview Heights, Granada Hills, Julia-Ann Square , Meadowcrest, Oakwood Estates, Quincy Hill, Riverside, Woodland Park, North End, Worthington, and East End neighborhoods. The southern part of the City of Parkersburg, South Parkersburg was a separate city until it became part of Parkersburg in 1950. Suburban parts of southern Wood County include Blennerhassett , Lubeck , and Washington to

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748-604: The east–west lines along the Ohio River, had to take a steamboat 14 miles north to Marietta, Ohio . Jacob Linville designed the railroad bridge planned by the B&;O. It was constructed in 1868–1870 between Parkersburg and Belpre, Ohio , as part of the B&O's main line from Baltimore to St. Louis, Missouri . This drew traffic and trade from Marietta. Today the structure is known as the Parkersburg Bridge . Parkersburg served as

782-441: The population. There were 13,119 households, of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.5% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.3% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

816-442: The population. There were 13,807 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.4% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

850-408: The population. There were 14,467 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and

884-551: The refining business and was sold to Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company in 1875. Camden became a Standard director and vice president and, along with John W. Davis, dominated West Virginia politics until the early 20th century. In the post-World War II period, Parkersburg became one of the leading industrial centers of the Ohio Valley, producing chemicals, glass, O. Ames tools, textiles (especially American Viscose Company rayon), plastics and polymers, iron, and steel. The Bureau of

918-472: The southwest, with Mineral Wells located to the southeast. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers, cold winters and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Parkersburg is in transition between a humid continental climate , abbreviated Dfa on climate maps, and humid subtropical (Cfa). As of

952-523: The team move to Ozark, Missouri and become the Springfield-Ozark Ducks . Their lone season in Price Cutter Park proved to be a success on the field as they finished with a winning record, albeit fourth in their division. However, success didn't translate off the field as minimal attendance forced the franchise to move yet again. 2005 brought the team back to its roots as they were renamed

986-401: The west and Washington, D.C., to the east. Freight rail service is provided by CSX , with local industries switched by Belpre Industrial Parkersburg Railroad and Little Kanawha River Rail . The West Virginia Encyclopedia . The WV Humanities Council. June 20, 2006. ISBN   9780977849802 . Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Too Many Requests If you report this error to

1020-457: Was $ 21,120, and the median income for a family was $ 29,731. Males had a median income of $ 28,320 versus $ 18,203 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,820. About 23.3% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 35.2% of those under the age of 18 and 12.5% of those 65 and older. The Annual Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival is held in June, and

1054-437: Was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age in the city was 42 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female. As of the census of 2010, there were 31,492 people, 13,807 households, and 8,086 families residing in

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1088-435: Was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.86. The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 33,099 people, 14,467 households, and 8,767 families residing in

1122-665: Was chartered by the Virginia General Assembly in 1820. It was rechartered as a city in 1860. The town was the western terminus of both the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike and the Northwestern Turnpike . In 1857 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad built a branch line south to the town from Wheeling, West Virginia . Travelers wanting to connect with the Ohio Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad , one of

1156-616: Was home to the Ohio Valley Redcoats , a minor league baseball team, from 1993 through 1998. The city negotiated to bring professional baseball back to Parkersburg but they fell through because of lack of support from the community. In 2008, the city and its three high schools placed second in ESPN 's TitleTown USA competition. By 2008, the city's high school athletic programs had amassed 192 overall state championships. High levels of PFOA , also known as C8, originating in landfills used by

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