McMechen, West Virginia (WV), a community on the Ohio River in Marshall County, was incorporated in 1895 and named for William and Sidney Johnson McMechen, who settled there.
Lodging near McMechen, West Virginia
Parks & Public Recreation
The following parks and public recreation areas are located within 20 miles of McMechen.
- Wheeling Park
- Oglebay Park
- Grand Vue Park
- Burches Run Wildlife Management Area
- Bear Rock Lakes Wildlife Management Area
Location
McMechen is located on the highway US-250 approximately three miles south of Benwood, West Virginia, and three miles north of Glen Dale, West Virginia.
Map of McMechen, West Virginia
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Regional Information
McMechen is located in the Northern Panhandle Region in northern West Virginia.