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Morgantown Metropolitan Area
The Morgantown Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in North-Central West Virginia, North-Central West Virginia, anchored by the city of Morgantown, West Virginia, Morgantown. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 140,038. The MSA is part of the larger Morgantown–Fairmont Combined Statistical Area. Counties Communities Incorporated places and CDPs *Places with more than 30,000 inhabitants **Morgantown, West Virginia, Morgantown (Principal city) *Places with 5,000 to 10,000 inhabitants **Cheat Lake, West Virginia, Cheat Lake (census-designated place) **Brookhaven, West Virginia, Brookhaven (census-designated place) *Places with 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants **Cassville, West Virginia, Cassville (census-designated place) **Granville, West Virginia, Granville **Kingwood, West Virginia, Kingwood **Terra Alta, West Virginia, Terra Alta **Star City, West Virginia, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgantown Metropolitan Area
The Morgantown Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in North-Central West Virginia, North-Central West Virginia, anchored by the city of Morgantown, West Virginia, Morgantown. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 140,038. The MSA is part of the larger Morgantown–Fairmont Combined Statistical Area. Counties Communities Incorporated places and CDPs *Places with more than 30,000 inhabitants **Morgantown, West Virginia, Morgantown (Principal city) *Places with 5,000 to 10,000 inhabitants **Cheat Lake, West Virginia, Cheat Lake (census-designated place) **Brookhaven, West Virginia, Brookhaven (census-designated place) *Places with 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants **Cassville, West Virginia, Cassville (census-designated place) **Granville, West Virginia, Granville **Kingwood, West Virginia, Kingwood **Terra Alta, West Virginia, Terra Alta **Star City, West Virginia, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westover, West Virginia
Westover is a city in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 3,995 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Westover was named from its location over the river from Morgantown. Westover was incorporated on October 12, 1911. Westover expanded from its original area to include Riverside on November 27, 1945, Morgan Heights, Fairmor and Maple Grove on November 22, 1947; and the area in which Westover Park was built on March 10, 1955. Geography Westover is located at (39.635095, -79.974382). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 3,983 people, 1,845 households, and 990 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 2,016 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White, 4.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arnettsville, West Virginia
Arnettsville is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. It lies south of Georgetown on U.S. Route 19. Arnettsville was originally known as Yukon. It is included in the Morgantown, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area In the United States, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area. Such regions are neither legally Incorporated town, incorporate .... Arnettsville was named for a pioneer merchant named Arnett. Notable person * Mary Miller Glasscock, First Lady of West Virginia (1909–13), was born in Arnettsville. References Unincorporated communities in Monongalia County, West Virginia Unincorporated communities in West Virginia Morgantown metropolitan area {{MonongaliaCountyWV-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amboy, West Virginia
Amboy is an unincorporated community in Preston County, West Virginia West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States.The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States while the Bur ..., United States. References Unincorporated communities in Preston County, West Virginia Unincorporated communities in West Virginia Morgantown metropolitan area {{PrestonCountyWV-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alpine Lake, West Virginia
Alpine Lake is an unincorporated community located in Preston County, West Virginia West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States.The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States while the Bur ..., United States. References External links Alpine Lake Community Website Unincorporated communities in Preston County, West Virginia Unincorporated communities in West Virginia Morgantown metropolitan area {{PrestonCountyWV-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afton, West Virginia
Afton is an unincorporated community in Preston County, West Virginia, United States. It lies on County Route A county highway (also county road or county route; usually abbreviated CH or CR) is a road in the United States and in the Canadian province of Ontario that is designated and/or maintained by the county highway department. Route numbering can ... 28. Gregg Knob is located about two miles to the south. Their guacamole cat farm has been closed. References Unincorporated communities in Preston County, West Virginia Unincorporated communities in West Virginia Morgantown metropolitan area {{PrestonCountyWV-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tunnelton, West Virginia
Tunnelton is a town in southwestern Preston County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 307 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Morgantown metropolitan area. History Tunnelton took its name after the nearby Kingwood Tunnel. The Tunnelton Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. Geography Tunnelton is located at (39.395000, -79.746438). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census At the 2010 census there were 294 people, 110 households, and 74 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 117 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 99.0% White, 0.3% African American, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7%. Of the 110 households 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newburg, West Virginia
Newburg is a town in western Preston County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 275 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Morgantown metropolitan area. The town was so named on account of it being the newest town on the railroad, according to local history. Geography Newburg is located at (39.387585, -79.850993). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census At the 2010 census, there were 329 people, 134 households and 101 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 155 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population. There were 134 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruceton Mills, West Virginia
Bruceton Mills is a town in northern Preston County, West Virginia, United States, along Big Sandy Creek. The population was 64 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Morgantown metropolitan area. History An early settler, John M. Hoffman, named this community for his stepfather, George Bruce, who claimed direct descendance from Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland. The post office existed in 1870. Bruceton Mills is the only place in the United States with this name. Geography Bruceton Mills is located at (39.659111, -79.640693). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Climate The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bruceton Mills has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 85 people, 42 households, and 22 families l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandonville, West Virginia
Brandonville is a town in northern Preston County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 136 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Morgantown metropolitan area. History Brandonville was laid out in 1827 by Jonathan Brandon, and named for him. The Hagans Homestead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. Geography Brandonville is located at (39.666321, -79.621517). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census At the 2010 census there were 101 people, 47 households, and 29 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 57 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 95.0% White and 5.0% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0%. Of the 47 households 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blacksville, West Virginia
Blacksville is a Incorporated Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 118 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Morgantown, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Town of Blacksville has a CCensus Class Codewhich indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions. History The Town is named after David Black. A civil engineer from Virginia who came to the area in 1800. Black was eventually was able to secure 100 acres of land from Brice Worley for $50. Black then requested a patent in the summer of 1829, to lay out 160 acres of his land and sell plots in a move similar to creating a subdivision today. On February 3, 1830 the General Assembly of Virginia passed an act, establishing the town as a Municipal Corporation and naming it Blacksville. During the Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albright, West Virginia
Albright is a town in central Preston County, West Virginia, United States, along the Cheat River. The population was 260 at the 2020 census. A former coal town, it is part of the Morgantown metropolitan area. History The town derives its name from David Albright, an early settler. In 1985, a mass flooding of the Cheat River wiped out most structures in the town. Located near Albright is the Virginia Furnace, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The Albright Power Station, a former coal-fired power plant retired in 2012, sits across the Cheat River from Albright. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census At the 2010 census, there were 299 people, 120 households and 79 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 128 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.3% African American, 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
