Glasgow is a town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States, situated along the Kanawha River. The population was 708 at the 2020 census. Glasgow was incorporated on June 20, 1920. Folk etymology derives its name from a combination of the word “glass” with the word “company” for a glass factory that was built there … Read more
Gilbert is a town in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States, along the Guyandotte River. The population was 450 at the 2010 census. Gilbert was incorporated in 1918 and named for Gilbert Creek, which derives its name from the name of an early traveler in the area who was killed by Native Americans. Gilbert is … Read more
Gilbert Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,090 at the 2010 census. The community takes its name from nearby Gilbert Creek. Gilbert Creek CDP overview: Name: Gilbert Creek CDP LSAD Code: 57 LSAD Description: CDP (suffix) State: West Virginia County: Mingo County Elevation: 1,106 ft (337 m) … Read more
Ghent /ˈdʒɛnt/ is a census-designated place in Raleigh County in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, its population was 457. Ghent CDP overview: Name: Ghent CDP LSAD Code: 57 LSAD Description: CDP (suffix) State: West Virginia County: Raleigh County Elevation: 2,986 ft (910 m) Total Area: 1.612 sq mi (4.18 km²) Land Area: 1.281 sq mi (3.32 km²) … Read more
Green Bank is a census-designated place in Pocahontas County in West Virginia‘s Potomac Highlands inside the Allegheny Mountain Range. Green Bank is located along WV 28. Green Bank is home to the Green Bank Observatory and is also close to the Snowshoe Mountain ski resort. As of the 2020 census, its population was 141. The … Read more
Henderson was a town in Mason County, West Virginia, United States, at the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers. The population was 231 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Point Pleasant, WV–OH Micropolitan Statistical Area. The town was incorporated in 1893 and named for Samuel Bruce Henderson, who owned the townsite … Read more
Great Cacapon (/kəˈkeɪpən/ kə-KAY-pən) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Morgan County in the U.S. state of West Virginia‘s Eastern Panhandle. As of the 2010 census, its population was 386. Great Cacapon takes its name from the Cacapon River (from the Native American meaning “medicine water”) which empties into the Potomac River to the town’s … Read more
Helvetia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 59. According to the 2020 census, its population was 38. The isolated community was settled by Swiss starting in 1869, and is known today for maintaining Swiss traditions, food, and folkways. Helvetia CDP overview: … Read more
Granville is a town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,355 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Morgantown metropolitan area. Granville town overview: Name: Granville town LSAD Code: 43 LSAD Description: town (suffix) State: West Virginia County: Monongalia County Elevation: 814 ft (248 m) Total Area: 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km²) Land Area: … Read more
Helen is a census-designated place (CDP) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 219. West Virginia Route 16, Winding Gulf and railroad tracks run right through the community. The Helen mine and coal camp was opened in the 1910s by the East Gulf Coal Company. Many years … Read more
Grantsville is a town in Calhoun County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 482 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Calhoun County. The town was established along the Little Kanawha River in 1865 and named for Ulysses S. Grant. Grantsville is home to Wayne Underwood Park, which includes a .25-mile-long … Read more
Hedgesville is a town in Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States, in the state’s Eastern Panhandle region. The population was 318 at the 2010 census. The town sits on WV 9, and is roughly 13 miles east of Berkeley Springs. In addition to its legal definition, Hedgesville has come to be the common name for … Read more