The history of Parkersburg is, essentially, the history of the United States. Founded shortly after America's independence, Parkersburg grew from a small river town in what was once wilderness to a thriving industrial city to one that is currently redefining itself. Industrial giants, such as Camden and Cabot, made Parkersburg a leader in the oil and gas industry by the early 20th century. The maturing city boasted numerous factories, luxury hotels, upscale stores, and several ornate theaters while also serving as a rail hub. Parkersburg also took pride in education, with architecturally stunning primary and secondary schools and the building of a branch campus of West Virginia University. High school sports contributed to the city's reputation, with a lengthy list of statewide championships won by local schools.
| Autorius: | Robert Anderson, Aaron Crites, |
| Leidėjas: | Arcadia Publishing Library Editions |
| Išleidimo metai: | 2012 |
| Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 130 |
| ISBN-10: | 1531662862 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781531662868 |
| Formatas: | Knyga kietu viršeliu |
| Kalba: | Anglų |
| Žanras: | History of the Americas |
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