West Virginia shares a border with five other states (Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Kentucky), and, while only God can be in all five at once, you can come close in the West Virginia town of Kenova!
Just off of I-64 in western West Virginia, you pass through the small town of Kenova.
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You’ll recognize its name. It’s famous (or infamous) for several reasons, including its proximity to the Marshall plane crash and as the home of singer Michael W. Smith and baseball stars Don Robinson and Jeff Baldwin.
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And of course, don’t forget The Pumpkin House, which displays thousands of jack-o-lanterns every fall.
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But what you may not know is that Kenova is also the home of a significant geographical point hidden in plain sight at the west end of the city.
Kim H/Tripadvisor It’s called Virginia Point Park.
At Virginia Point Park, you can stand at the confluence of the Ohio and Big Sandy Rivers. These rivers are significant in part because they form the state borders between West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Flickr/Ken Lund The actual state borders meet in the middle of the river, but you can see all three states from the vantage point of the park.
You can also enjoy watching the ships from the point, including the “Kenova” tugboat.
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Kenova is even named for its location at this 3-state border.
Flickr/Jennifer Pauley “Kenova” is a portmanteau of the words Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia.
There are at least two other places in West Virginia where 3 state borders meet, but this is the only one (as far as we know) that is clearly marked and easily accessible to the public.
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It’s called Virginia Point Park.
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The actual state borders meet in the middle of the river, but you can see all three states from the vantage point of the park.
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Flickr/Jennifer Pauley
“Kenova” is a portmanteau of the words Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia.
If you visit Virginia Point Park, be sure to grab lunch at the nearby Stewart’s Original Hot Dogs or Griffith and Feil’s Soda Fountain!
Isn’t it fun to learn about some of the unique locations around the state? Have you been to Virginia Point Park? What other little known interesting and/or informative sites have you discovered in West Virginia?
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Address: Virginia Point Park, VA Point Park, Kenova, WV 25530, USA
