Moundsville, West Virginia
Moundsville is a city of 7,869 people in Marshall County, West Virginia.
Why visit Moundsville
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Moundsville Bridge, Bennett Cockayne House, Bushrod Washington Price House and East End Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Moundsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Moundsville
Moundsville is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 8,122 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area. The city was named for the nearby ancient Grave Creek Mound, constructed 250 to 100 BC by indigenous people of the Adena culture.
From the Wikipedia article Moundsville, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Moundsville Bridge
Bridge · 0.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks10
Bennett Cockayne House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Bushrod Washington Price House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in West Virginia, United States
Ferrell-Holt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in West Virginia, United States
Grave Creek Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Burial mound in Moundsville, West Virginia, United States of America
Moundsville Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
West Virginia Penitentiary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Decommissioned prison in Moundsville, West Virginia, U.S.
West Virginia State Penitentiary Tours
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
818 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes8
DiCarlo's Pizza - Glendale
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 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
Huddle House
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
Mo-Th,Su 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; PH closed
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi
5 Walmart Drive, Moundsville
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; PH closed
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
18 Walmart Drive, Moundsville
Mo-Su 05:00-21:00 open "Dining & Drivethru"; Mo-Su 06:00-19:30...
History
In 1771, English colonists Samuel and James Tomlinson built a cabin at what later became Moundsville, although they did not overwinter; in fact, they left for several years after attacks by Native Americans. Elizabethtown, as Tomlinson's community was called, was incorporated in 1830 and would become the county seat upon the creation of Marshall County in 1835. Nearby, the town of Mound City was incorporated in 1832. The two towns combined in 1865.
In 1852, a line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad opened, connecting the eastern rail network with the Ohio and Mississippi riverboat system; Moundsville was an important port until 1861, when the Civil War shut down the river system and caused major damage to the railroad.
The Fostoria Glass Company (specializing in hand-blown glass objects) was headquartered in Moundsville from 1891 to 1986. Today, Moundsville is home to the Fostoria Glass Museum.
The retired West Virginia State Penitentiary operated in Moundsville from 1867 to 1995.
On August 4, 1927, Charles Lindbergh landed The Spirit of St. Louis at Langin Field in Moundsville.
From the History section of Moundsville, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship28
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Powhatan Elementary School
School · 5.5 mi
54685 Mount Victory Rd, Powhatan Point
Healthcare2
Map of Moundsville
87 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 (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
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, 2 miles away.
- Glen Dale 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Shadyside 3 mi north, about 6 min by car
- McMechen 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Benwood 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Bellaire 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Bethlehem 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Bridgeport 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Wolfhurst 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Wheeling 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Martins Ferry 13 mi north, about 20 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
- Moundsville West Virginia, Tim Kiser ( Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville, West Virginia, Shonebrooks, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville, WV - 53040491016, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville, WV - 53040491051, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville, WV - 53040491076, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville, WV - 53040674449, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville, WV - 53040971728, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville, WV - 53040971798, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53039900682, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53039900592, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040490796, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040490701, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040971658, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040490691, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040673959, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040489461, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53039899327, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040873300, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040970043, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040489321, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040672754, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040970118, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040489471, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040489356, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040672604, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040872940, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040872980, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040673944, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53040673954, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV - 53039900532, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bennett Cockayne House, Nyttend, Public domain
- 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
- Bushrod Washington Price House, Nyttend, Public domain
- West Virginia State Penitentiary, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Moundsville Bridge, Tim Kiser ( Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Ferrell-Holt House front and side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ferrell-Holt House front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ferrell-Holt House side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ferrell-Holt House front door, Nyttend, Public domain
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