# Moving Companies in Parkersburg, West Virginia encoding="utf-8" ?## Planning Your Relocation from Parkersburg Parkersburg, a city rich with Civil War history, sits along the Ohio River in northwestern [West Virginia](http://d8prod.upack.com/moving-companies/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](http://d8prod.upack.com/moving-companies) 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](http://d8prod.upack.com/how-upack-works). 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. ## U-Pack Belpre 124 Lee St Belpre OH, 45714 [ (800) 826-6678 ](tel:8008266678) **Observed Holidays:** Monday, 09/07/2026 Thursday, 11/26/2026 Friday, 11/27/2026 Thursday, 12/24/2026 Friday, 12/25/2026 Friday, 01/01/2027