Overview
Weirton grew up around a large steel mill founded by Ernest Weir.
History
The mill opened in 1909. Its workers bought the company in the 1980s, making it one of the largest employee-owned firms in the country. The big mill has since largely closed.
Today
The city is working to reuse its former mill land for new industry.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.