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The Mingo Native American Statue resides on top of the Wheeling Hill, overlooking the city, and was built in 1928 to praise the Mingo Native Americans who welcomed the settlers to their lands. The Kiwanis Club of Wheeling dedicated the statue to the City of Wheeling shortly after its construction. The statue is of a Native American man from the Mingo tribe, wearing typical native American garments, holding a quiver of arrows, and his right hand outstretched to welcome any who come to Wheeling. A bow lay at the statue’s feet to signify that all visitors and settlers are welcome. Inscribed on its base is, “The Mingo.” On the west side of National Road at the top of Wheeling Hill where Mt. Wood Rd, Pike St., and Stone Blvd. intersect,

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Walk across the Wheeling Suspension Bridge Enjoy a sunny day at Oglebay Park Take the kids to The Good Zoo Enjoy a live show at Capitol Theatre Visit the Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum Learn about history at the West Virginia Independence Hall Try your luck at Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming Center Have fun at Wheeling Park Watch a game at Wesbanco Arena Admire religious art at Cathedral of St. Joseph Visit the Madonna of the Trail Learn about aviation history through antiques at Wheeling-Ohio County Airport Take the whole family to the Challenger Learning Center Learn about green energy at First State Capitol Building Enjoy a Wheeling Symphony Orchestra concert See The Mingo Native American Statue Try the unique flavors of Vagabond Kitchen Have a feast at River City Restaurant and Bar Experience local culture at Oglebay Institute

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