Why visit Bridgeport
Townapedia lists 53 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Capitol Theatre, Victoria Theater, West Virginia Independence Hall and North Wheeling Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Bridgeport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bridgeport
Bridgeport is a village in eastern Belmont County, Ohio, United States. It lies across the Ohio River from Wheeling, West Virginia, at the mouth of Wheeling Creek and is connected by two bridges to Wheeling Island. The population was 1,582 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Bridgeport, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Capitol Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
Theater, movie theater and music venue in Wheeling, West Virginia
1015 Main Street, Wheeling
Victoria Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
Theater in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States
Aetnaville Bridge
Bridge · 1.2 mi
Bridge in Ohio, United States of America
Military Order of the Purple Heart Bridge
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks53
West Virginia Independence Hall
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Governor Pierpont used this building as his office during the time of the “Restored Government of Virginia.”
1528 Market Street, Wheeling
North Wheeling Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Centre Market Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Wheeling, West Virginia, listed on the NRHP in Ohio County, West Virginia
Wheeling Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in downtown Wheeling, West Virginia, United States
Wheeling Island Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling Warehouse Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
Belleview Heights
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Cathedral Parish School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Primary school in West Virginia, United States of America
Central School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic school building in Martins Ferry, Ohio, USA
Chapline Street Row Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Charles W. Russell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Wheeling, West Virginia, listed on the NRHP in Ohio County
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East Wheeling Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
41 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes40
Coleman's Fish Market
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.4 mi
Great place to get fish sandwiches on a Friday during Lent.
2226 Market Street, Wheeling
Later Alligator
Restaurant · Crepe, Sandwich, Soup, Bar, Coffee · 1.3 mi
2145 Market Street, Wheeling
28 more on the map.
History
Bridgeport was originally known as Canton, and under the latter name was laid out in 1806 by Colonel Ebenezer Zane. The present name is for a bridge constructed near the town site in the 1810s.
From the History section of Bridgeport, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship32
Rock Hill Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Saint John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.4 mi
2215 Chapline Street, Wheeling
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.0 mi
44 Indiana Street, Wheeling
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School
School · 3.5 mi
5002 Ayers Lime Stone Rd, Martins
Martins Ferry High School
School · 3.4 mi
5000 Ayers Lime Stone Rd, Martins Ferry
Martins Ferry Middle School
School · 3.4 mi
5000 Ayers Limestone Rd, Martins Ferry
Healthcare3
Map of Bridgeport
191 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 30°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 40°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wheeling (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Belmont County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Glendale Fokker Field (GWV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Wheeling 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Brilliant 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Bethesda 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Steubenville 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Weirton 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Washington 28 mi east, about 44 min by car
- Bethel Park 42 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Carnot-Moon 42 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Whitehall 45 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Pittsburgh 48 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Bridgeport, Ohio, Nyttend, Public domain
- West Virginia Independence Hall from southwest, Nyttend, Public domain
- Buildings DowntownWheelingWV, Unknown author, Public domain
- Capitol Theatre (Wheeling, West Virginia) - 01, Carol M. Highsmith ( https://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/482_high.html ), CC0
- Wheeling Warehouse HD, Main and 22nd, Nyttend, Public domain
- Center Market Square Historic District, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Wheeling Island, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Joseph kirkwood house, Bwsmith84 at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Mountdechantal, H. R. Page, Public domain
- John McLure House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Henry K. List House in Wheeling, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cathedral Parish School in Wheeling, Nyttend, Public domain
- Harry C and Jesse F Franzheim House, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Mount Woods obelisk, Nyttend, Public domain
- 14th east of Byron, East Wheeling, Nyttend, Public domain
- WheelingSuspBridge, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Woodridge, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Central School Site, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Lang-Hess House in Wheeling, Nyttend, Public domain
- Charles W. Russell House in Wheeling, Nyttend, Public domain
- Rhpc, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Church of God and Saints of Christ, Wheeling, Nyttend, Public domain
- Robert W Hazlett House Wheeling WV, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Belleview Heights, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Frasier Houses in Bridgeport Ohio, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- HC Ogden House, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- LS Good House Wheeling WV, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Warwood Fire Station, Nyttend, Public domain
- Zweig building, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Robert C Woods House Wheeling WV, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Johnson Camden McKinley House, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- B&OBuilding, WVnativeson at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Chapline Street Row HD in Wheeling, Nyttend, Public domain
- Riverside Iron Works Office Building, Nyttend, Public domain
- Center Market Wheeling WV, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- La Belle Iron Works, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Aetnaville Bridge, Brian M. Powell (user Bitmapped on en.wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Joseph Cathedral Wheeling WV 2, Farragutful, Public domain
- DonahueHall WJU, ABAsite ( talk ), Public domain
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