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Wheeling: Settled in 1769 by Ebenezer Zane and
followers. Name derived from Indian word, "Wheelin,"
which name was used for years prior to the Zane settlement to
designate the creek which bisects the city. In 1793 the existence
of Wheeling as a town became evident when Zane divided the
settlement into lots, but Wheeling was not incorporated as a town
until 1806 by the General Assembly of Virginia.
Population: 34,882
Elevation: 679 feet
Lodging: Wheeling
area
Travel & Tourism Information: Wheeling
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