Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Point Pleasant is a city located in West Virginia, United States.
Point Pleasant (foreground) at the confluence of the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers. Gallipolis, Ohio is in the background right.
Geography
The city is at the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers.
History
Point Pleasant was the place in the Battle of Point Pleasant that took place in October 10, 1774.
In culture
The city became popular after Mothman (according to witnesses) appeared. This local legend turned into a book and 2002 movie.
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