Glen Dale, West Virginia
Glen Dale is a city of 1,461 people in Marshall County, West Virginia.
Why visit Glen Dale
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Moundsville Bridge, Bennett Cockayne House, Bushrod Washington Price House and Dowdell Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Glen Dale
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About Glen Dale
Glen Dale is a city in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River. It is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area. The population was 1,514 at the 2020 census. Glen Dale was incorporated in 1924.
From the Wikipedia article Glen Dale, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Moundsville Bridge
Bridge · 2.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks7
Bennett Cockayne House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in West Virginia, United States
Bushrod Washington Price House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in West Virginia, United States
Ferrell-Holt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Grave Creek Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Burial mound in Moundsville, West Virginia, United States of America
McMechen Lockmaster Houses on the Ohio River
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Moundsville Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
West Virginia Penitentiary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Decommissioned prison in Moundsville, West Virginia, U.S.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes6
DiCarlo's Pizza - Glendale
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
The original square pizza shop. Established in 1945.
1720 Wheeling Avenue, Glen Dale
Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.5 mi
5 Walmart Drive, Moundsville
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; PH closed
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
18 Walmart Drive, Moundsville
Mo-Su 05:00-21:00 open "Dining & Drivethru"; Mo-Su 06:00-19:30...
History
The city was named after Glendale, the farm of a local family.
From the History section of Glen Dale, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare1
Map of Glen Dale
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 20°F | 3.8 in | 6.0 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 21°F | 3.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 29°F | 3.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 38°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 49°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 58°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 42°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 31°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 25°F | 3.7 in | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Moundsville (3 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
Marshall County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-05-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Mud/Landslide)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Glendale Fokker Field (GWV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Shadyside 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Benwood 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Bellaire 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Bethlehem 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Bridgeport 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Wheeling 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Wolfhurst 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Martins Ferry 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- St. Clairsville 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Tiltonsville 16 mi north, about 26 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
- Grave Creek Mound, Tim Kiser ( Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Marshall County Courthouse West Virginia, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- McMechen Lockmaster Houses site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bushrod Washington Price House, Nyttend, Public domain
- West Virginia State Penitentiary, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Bennett Cockayne House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ferrell-Holt House front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Moundsville Bridge, Tim Kiser ( Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
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