Moving Companies in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Planning Your Relocation from Parkersburg 

Parkersburg, a city rich with Civil War history, sits along the Ohio River in northwestern West Virginia. It’s a draw for history buffs, nature lovers and anyone seeking a respite from the pace of the big city. 

If you’re a resident who’s preparing to take on big-city life — or start fresh anywhere outside of the region — U-Pack® can handle the challenge. Our solution combines do-it-yourself and full-service elements so you can save costs and limit stress during your long-distance move. We have a nationwide network to help meet your needs. And the biggest benefit for you? We’ll do the driving! 

Gets started with details on how U-Pack services work. Then, reach out for a free quote. 
 

Parkersburg at a Glance 

• During the Civil War, Parkersburg served as a transportation and medical center for the Union forces. The town’s role as a transportation hub grew along with the gas and oil business following the war. 

• Blennerhassett Island and State Park, Parkersburg’s top attraction, is where former Vice President Aaron Burr and settler Harman Blennerhassett allegedly plotted in 1805 to break off the western part of the U.S. and start a new nation. 

• Julia-Ann Square Historic District is a great place to tour restored and preserved 19th-century homes, walk through beautiful gardens or attend a tea party. 

• The Riverview Cemetery, located in the historic district, is where you can find the Grave of the Weeping Woman. According to legend, the grieving woman in the statue rises and walks through the cemetery during a full moon. 

• Henderson Hall is a 17-room pre-Civil War mansion with all of its original furnishings. 

• Enjoy panoramic views of the Ohio Valley and learn about Parkersburg’s strategic role in the Civil War at Fort Boreman Civil War Park. 

• Burning Springs is the site of one of the nation’s oldest oil fields, where you can see the oldest producing oil well in the world. 

• The Oil & Gas Museum captures the history of the oil and gas industry, with expanded displays on the Civil War and local industries. 

• The Smoot Theater was built in 1926 as a vaudeville house. Warner Brothers bought it in 1930 and it operated mainly as a movie theater until the mid-1980s. The historic building has since been restored as live entertainment venue, where the original chandeliers hang from the Art Deco ceiling.