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Point Pleasant, West Virginia

Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Administration
Full namePoint Pleasant, West Virginia
Official namePoint Pleasant, West Virginia
Settlement typeCity
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyMason
Geography
Total Area3.1 sq mi (8 km2)
Land Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km2)
Water Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2)
Elevation568 ft (173.1 m)
Demography
Total Population4637 (2000)
Density (pop.)751/km2 (1945.6/sq mi)
Other information
Time zoneEastern (EST) (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code25550
Area code304
FIPS code54-64708 
GNIS feature ID1555381 

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Point Pleasant is a city in Mason County, West Virginia, United States, at the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha rivers. The population was 4,637 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Mason County and the principal city of the Point Pleasant, WV-OH Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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MYSTERIOUS PLANET EPISODE-7 It all started, one cold night near an old WWII TNT factory, just outside the town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Then, for an alarming 13 month period, the Mothman pandemoneum and phenomena ruled Point Pleasant. Over 100 sightings of the frightening and mysterious creature were reported in the 13 month period. Find out for yourself what occured in those amazing 13 months and discover what ended the insanity in this 8th installment of "Mysterious Planet"!
3.02 min. | 4.63 user rating
Promo video for the Mothman Tours, lead by author Jeff Wamsley - ("Behind the Red Eyes" & "Facts Behind the Legend").- depart from Mothman Museum in downtown Point Pleasant, WV - and venture into the Mothman's Nesting Site of the TNT AREA. For more info - visit www.mothmanlives.com Tour includes: Admission to the world's only Mothman Museum, Bus tours into TNT Area where Mothman was sighted; silver bridge memorial site, down town Point Pleasant, Mothman Stature, Harris Steak House (Diner portrayed in Mothman Prophesies - located on Main Street); Walking tour off of bus into the TNT Area/Igloos; Site of the North Power Plant - aka "Birdhouse", and much more!
5.03 min. | 4.25 user rating
A man was allegedly attacked by a large winged creature in Leon,WV
1.67 min. | 1.40 user rating
www.corrosion-doctors.org On December 15,1967 at approximately 5 pm, the US Highway 35 bridge connecting Point Pleasant, West Virginia and Kanauga, Ohio suddenly collapsed into the Ohio River. At the time of failure, thirty- seven vehicles were crossing the bridge span, and thirty-one of those automobiles fell with the bridge. Forty- six individuals perished with the buckling of the bridge and nine were seriously injured. Along with the numerous fatalities and injuries, a major transportation route connecting West Virginia and Ohio was destroyed, disrupting the lives of many and striking fear across the nation.
3.82 min. | 4.30 user rating
For as long as humans have walked this planet, we have been haunted by tales of mysterious winged beasts. Who is Mothman? Do Thunderbeings really exist? Is Mexico home to an unidentified Birdman? The Animal X - Natural Mystery Unit travels to Point Pleasant in the USA, where residents are still haunted by unexplained sightings of a mysterious winged creature they've called Mothman. In the 1960's they watched in disbelief as this beast chased speeding cars and leapt onto the roofs of tall buildings. Daniel and Natalie investigate the legend of the Thunderbird and talk with the Passamaquoddy tribe of Native Americans. Can their medicine men really transform themselves into giant winged Thunderbeings? They then travel to Mexico, where as recently as 2003, multiple sightings of winged humanoids were making headlines. Will the Animal X - Natural Mystery Unit solve the riddle of these winged creatures? Was there a government conspiracy to cover-up Mothman? How much of this mystery is real and how much folklore is behind the sightings of large winged creatures that are said to inhabit our skies?
48.52 min. | 4.79 user rating
Ernie Brown, Jr. aka The Turtleman arrived at my house on a cool April afternoon seeking the legendary 40 LB Snapper for which my band was named. This creature has been in hiding since the days of Mothman and he finally met his match...Turtleman. Actually, he's a good friend of mine who wanted to take care of a few snappers that were hanging out where the kids swim.
3.60 min. | 4.77 user rating
The Turtleman (Ernie Brown, Jr.) made another appearance at the Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant, WV. Our band, The 40LB Snapper got a chance to meet the Turtleman and this is what went down
4.68 min. | 4.46 user rating
Biscuits and Gravy: A priceless remake of Chris Cagle's, "Miss me baby" Location: Point Pleasant, WV
3.75 min. | 4.63 user rating
PCM Paranormal Investigations Case Log: Mothman On our first journey into the TNT Area of Point Pleasant, WV, we came across a handycam nestled in a pile of thick brush. At this time we do not know if this footage is authentic as no missing persons reports have been filed as of yet. Documentary info updated on www.pointpleasantmovie.com
6.00 min. | 3.16 user rating
November 15th, 1966 - Four young adults traveling through the West Virginia backwoods of an abandoned TNT plant come across something unnatural. The headlights from their '57 Chevy strike what appears to be a black, lurking, lumbering, 7 foot tall man with red eyes and wings! Before the winged man of Point Pleasant would make his departure from its menacing raid on the God fearing souls of this minute church-going community, 46 people would die tragically and hundreds more would be left traumatized and emotionally scarred for life. With rumors adrift of a haunting Indian curse, wild stories of men in black, bridge collapses, and a history of uncanny coincidences, UFO sightings, and even alien abduction; The Eyes of the Mothman is the first feature length documentary to delve deeper than any other program to uncover the truth behind this unsolved mystery from 43 years ago...
1.38 min. | 4.65 user rating

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Beckley Register-Herald--His -point- was the resiliency shown by West Virginians after each of those tragedies. And it was a good -point-. -West Virginia- is resilient. ... - Date : Sun, 14 Nov 2010 05:16:14 GMT+00:00
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Tire Review--Many residents of -Point Pleasant-, -WV-, awoke this weekend to find their tires vandalized, as local police received between 95 and 100 reports of slashed ... - Date : Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:52:52 GMT+00:00
Sculptor works to honor Kyleigh Ann Sousa, killed in Ariz. robbery - Asbury Park Press Tweet this news
Asbury Park Press--Hanlon is known world-wide for his works, but locally some of his works can be viewed at the Manasquan Inlet in -Point Pleasant- Beach where the Fisherman ... - Date : Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:30:23 GMT+00:00
Point Pleasant mother: Survey safety outside campus - Asbury Park Press Tweet this news
Asbury Park Press--Montenegro said her youngest child, 18-year-old Michael Sousa, leaves next month for -West Virginia- University and she is "in a panic. ... - Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:43:41 GMT+00:00
Fairmont minister to head state board of medicine - Charleston Gazette Tweet this news
Charleston Gazette--He will serve a two-year term, and replaces Dr. John A. Wade Jr. of -Point Pleasant- as the board's president. Bowyer has served on the board under the past ... - Date : Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:58:43 GMT+00:00
Arbogast places in state writing contest - Point Pleasant Register Tweet this news
Point Pleasant Register---POINT PLEASANT- — A first grader at -Point Pleasant- Primary School was recently named the second place winner in the -West Virginia- PBS Kids ... - Date : Sat, 12 Jun 2010 05:17:57 GMT+00:00
Summer Employment Program applications available - Point Pleasant Register Tweet this news
Point Pleasant Register---POINT PLEASANT- — Those wishing to get a summer job have the opportunity to do so with the Summer Employment Program. ... - Date : Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:15:43 GMT+00:00
Plant Explosion In Mason County - WTAP-TV Tweet this news
WTAP-TV--The explosion is reported to have happened at Felman Production, Inc., a ferroalloy plant located in Letart, -West Virginia-. A plant official says "some kind ... - Date : Wed, 12 May 2010 17:43:44 GMT+00:00
West Virginia history in May - Charleston Gazette Tweet this news
Charleston Gazette--May 16, 1778: Militiamen at Fort Randolph at -Point Pleasant- repulse an attack by 300 Wyandot and Mingo Indians. May 10, 1863: Confederate ... - Date : Tue, 04 May 2010 19:55:57 GMT+00:00
Pt. Pleasant man says he was exposed to asbestos on boat - West Virginia Record Tweet this news
West Virginia Record--24 in US District Court for the Southern District of -West Virginia-. He blames his lung dysfunction and other problems on the asbestos fibers to which he was ... - Date : Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:49:22 GMT+00:00

Municipalities and communities of Mason County, West Virginia

County seat: Point Pleasant
CityPoint Pleasant
TownsHartford City * Henderson * Leon * Mason * New Haven
Unincorporated
communities
Ambrosia * Apple Grove * Arbuckle * Arlee * Ashton * Beech Hill * Capehart * Clifton * Couch * Elmwood * Gallipolis Ferry * Glenwood * Greer * Grimms Landing * Lakin * Letart * Mercers Bottom * Mount Olive * Sassafras * Southside * West Columbia * Wyoma



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