Wheeling is a lot better known than most cities of its size. The town's history includes George Washington, who helped survey the area, and Indian wars of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It has many well-kept old theaters, meeting halls and homes.
A big advantage to living up in the state's panhandle, according to Chamber of Commerce president, Terry Sterling, is its educational system. "We have some of the best public schools in the country," he said, "with high test scores and graduation rates."
There are several colleges in the area, including Bethany and Wheeling Jesuit University, that elevate the local cultural life. Crime rates are very low.
Home prices also add to the city's attraction. Sterling said he owns a 3,000 square foot home that would sell for about a $260,000. Low home prices have already lured in some companies looking for a well educated work force.
"It's a great place to live and raise a family," said Sterling. "That's why I moved back 17 years ago."
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