Blennerhassett, West Virginia

From West Virginia (WV) Cyclopedia

Blennerhassett, WV, is a community in Wood County on the Ohio River five miles southwest of Parkersburg, West Virginia. The town was named for Harmon Blennerhassett, who established a plantation on an island in the river nearby. See also: Blennerhassett Island Historic District.

Population: 3225

Elevation: 775 feet

Weather: Blennerhassett, WV (http://www.wvwebsites.com/cgi-bin/weather/hamweather.cgi?user=default&theme=default&forecast=zandh&state=wv&place=Blennerhassett)

Lodging: Blennerhassett, WV Hotels (http://www.wvexplorer.com/Blennerhassett_WV_Hotels.asp)

Attractions: Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Schools: Wood County Library (http://www.netassoc.net/wcboe/)
Libraries: Parkersburg - Wood County Public Library (http://parkersburg.lib.wv.us/)