Triadelphia: Following the National Road

Triadelphia offers several points of interest to help you plan your trip: the history of the National Road, sports facilities, and amenities at Town Park. If you’re looking for hotels in Triadelphia, you can start by considering which of these aspects of the town interests you most.

The National Road and the Town’s Location

Triadelphia is located along Little Wheeling Creek and Middle Wheeling Creek, both tributaries of Wheeling Creek. These waterways are geographical landmarks for the town. The National Road, by contrast, offers a historical perspective on a major regional route.

Much of US 40, including the section in Triadelphia, still follows the route of the old National Road. The approximately 16-mile section of the National Road in West Virginia runs through Triadelphia. The town’s history thus brings together an earlier road route and its connection to today’s US 40.

The S-Bridge and Historic Markers

The Triadelphia S-Bridge stood at the intersection of Peter’s Run and the National Road. It was named for the S-shaped curve of the road that crossed it. The historic stone bridge was replaced and no longer exists. At its site, US Route 40 now crosses Wheeling Creek via a modern steel bridge. The former bridge and the current crossing therefore belong to different chapters of the town’s history.

The road markers also add to the historic connection with the road. The state register lists National Road Mile Markers 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14 along the National Road, or US 40, between Mt. Echo and Triadelphia. While the S-Bridge represents a single structure in the route’s history, the list of markers spans a section between two named places.

Sports and Recreation

The Highlands Sports Complex in Triadelphia offers indoor and outdoor spaces for sports and events year-round. Four indoor pickleball courts are permanently lined in the Fieldhouse. The indoor and outdoor spaces provide settings for sports and events, while the four indoor courts are a specific pickleball amenity. Open-play and rental schedules may change. If you’re planning to play pickleball, check the latest information in advance.

At Triadelphia Town Park, there are four wooden picnic tables at the shelter. A kitchen is attached to the shelter, and there is also a restroom in the park. Other amenities include a basketball court, playground equipment, and swings. If you’d like to include specific park amenities in your plans, check the latest information about the park in advance.

Bass Pro Shops Wheeling in Triadelphia offers another combination of sports and nature. The store has an archery range, a large freshwater aquarium with native fish species, and museum-quality wildlife exhibits. The archery range is open during store hours. As hours may change, it’s a good idea to check the latest opening times before your visit.

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