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About Bridgeport

Welcome to the City of Bridgeport (Pop. 9,336) located conveniently in North Central West Virginia, two hours north of the State Capital, Charleston, WV, and two hours south of Pittsburgh, PA. Our city's rich heritage has its earliest beginnings in the 1750's when it was still a part of Virginia. It was the home of Benjamin Wilson, a distinguished frontiersman, and Joseph Johnson, the only Governor of Virginia from west of the Allegheny Mountains. It is also the birthplace of Michael Late Benedum, oil "wildcatter," philanthropist and founder of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.

Photo of HouseAs a small town, Bridgeport provides a vignette of the American Economy. Its history is a story of steady advancement, beautiful homes, great city services, the finest of schools, and unequaled recreational facilities. Our location at the intersection of US Route 50 east and west, and Interstate 79 north and south, coupled with the recent expansion at Charles PointeWhite Oaks, and the North Central West Virginia Airport makes the city a choice location for new businesses, small industries, supply and retail businesses.

Throughout all of its growth, the residents of Bridgeport have managed to maintain the small community atmosphere. The community is very family-oriented and works together to provide advantages to area youth. We are fortunate to have many community organizations and businesses that volunteer their time, expertise, and money to meet the needs of our diverse community.

The city government is doing its part in making available the necessary utilities, streets, sidewalks and major recreational facilities to produce a progressive community with ample opportunity for all. Our Mayor, Recorder, City Council and City Manager would like you to take the time to get to know our City through information on this website and cordially invite you to visit our City.

Bridgeport Area Service and Community Organizations

 

Helpful Links

Economic Development/Government

West Virginia Legislature Home Page
West Virginia Municipal League
West Virginia State Government
Building Official Code Administrators
Mid Atlantic Aerospace Complex (MAAC)
Harrison County Government
Charles Pointe 
White Oaks

Education

Harrison County Board of Education/County Schools
Simpson Elementary
Johnson Elementary
Bridgeport Middle School
Bridgeport High School
Heritage Christian School
Alderson-Broaddus College
West Virginia University
Marshall University
Fairmont State University
West Virginia Junior College
Salem International University
West Virginia Wesleyan
West Liberty University

Lodging

Best Western
Comfort Suites
Courtyard by Marriott
Hampton Inn    
Hawthorn Suites
Holiday Inn Express
Microtel Inn & Suites 
Springhill Suites
Super 8 
TownePlace Suites by Marriott

Home Improvement

Home Depot

Medical Information

United Hospital Center 
MedExpress
The Harmony at White Oaks  
Assisted Living Facilities 
Bridgeport Express Care

News Media

Connect-Bridgeport
WDTV Channel 5 Television
WBOY Channel 12 Television
Clarksburg Exponent Telegram

Public Utilities

Dominion Gas
Allegheny Power
Verizon Phone Services
Citynet Business Solutions 
Frontier

Real Estate

Home Finders Plus Real Estate, Inc.
Kaufman Realty & Auctions 
KRB Kaufman Properties, LLC
Mountain State Real Estate Services, LLC
Venture Real Estate, Inc.
Whiteman Properties
Trulia 
McNeely Realty Group 
Preferred Properties 
Landmark Realty 
Old Colony

Shopping

Meadowbrook Mall

Vistor Information

Visitor Bureau 
Connect-Bridgeport