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Wellsburg Wharf

Wellsburg, West Virginia • Brooke County

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About This Property

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The Wellsburg Wharf is a waterfront commercial area in Wellsburg, West Virginia, that historically served as a crucial point for riverine trade and transportation. It showcases the infrastructure vital to early American commerce along the Ohio River.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
1
Listed Date
11/27/1979
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Commerce; Engineering; Transportation; Exploration/Settlement
Periods of Significance
1825 Ad - 1899 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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