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Point Pleasant, West Virginia

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Point Pleasant (foreground) at the confluence of the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers. Gallipolis, Ohio is in the background right.

Point Pleasant is a city located in West Virginia, United States.

Geography

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The city is at the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers.

Point Pleasant was the place in the Battle of Point Pleasant that took place in October 10, 1774.

In culture

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The city became popular after Mothman (according to witnesses) appeared. This local legend turned into a book and 2002 movie.