Parkersburg

[ pahr-kerz-burg ]

/ ˈpɑr kərzˌbɜrg /

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a city in NW West Virginia, on the Ohio River.

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Question 1 of 7

“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

On the 26th, the General ordered two regiments to cross the river at Wheeling, and two others at Parkersburg.
The Spy of the Rebellion|Allan Pinkerton
In the full glare of the scorching sun, Parkersburg looks harsh and dry.
Afloat on the Ohio|Reuben Gold Thwaites
The site of Parkersburg was held under patent by Adam Parker, who in 1817 laid out the town.
Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume X|Various
He got to Parkersburg, West Virginia, and was captured there with almost his entire force.
Comic History of the United States|Bill Nye

We were at Parkersburg nearly a whole day, and "took in" the town.
The Camp-life of the Third Regiment|Robert T. Kerlin