West Virginia Cities and Places

Peterstown is a town in Monroe County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 456 at the 2020 census. The town was named after Christian Peters, a pioneer settler. The town is the site of the 1928 discovery of the 34.48 carat (6.896 g) Jones Diamond by Grover C. Jones and his son, William “Punch” ... Read more

Petersburg is a city in Grant County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,251 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Grant County. Petersburg city overview: Name: Petersburg city LSAD Code: 25 LSAD Description: city (suffix) State: West Virginia County: Grant County Elevation: 935 ft (285 m) Total Area: 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km²) Land Area: ... Read more

Pentress is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along West Virginia Route 7 northwest of the city of Morgantown, the county seat of Monongalia County. Its elevation is 951 feet (290 m). “Pentress” is not the only name the community has had; at various times in its history, it ... Read more

Prichard is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 461. It is located along the Big Sandy River and U.S. Route 52. It is part of the Huntington–Ashland, WV–KY–OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which had a population of 287,702 according to the US ... Read more

Pennsboro is a city in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,050 at the 2020 census. The city is located at the junction of U.S. Route 50 and West Virginia Route 74; the North Bend Rail Trail also passes through the city. The town was platted circa 1820 by Charles Penn, and ... Read more

Pratt is a town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States, along the Kanawha River. The population was 482 at the 2020 census. Pratt town overview: Name: Pratt town LSAD Code: 43 LSAD Description: town (suffix) State: West Virginia County: Kanawha County Elevation: 633 ft (193 m) Total Area: 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km²) Land Area: 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km²) Water Area: ... Read more

Pea Ridge is a census-designated place in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,602. It is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area. Pea Ridge CDP overview: Name: Pea Ridge CDP LSAD Code: 57 LSAD Description: CDP (suffix) State: West Virginia County: Cabell County Elevation: 627 ft (191 m) Total ... Read more

Powellton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 619 at the 2010 census. The community most likely was named after Godwin H. Powell, a businessperson in the coal-mining industry. Powellton CDP overview: Name: Powellton CDP LSAD Code: 57 LSAD Description: CDP (suffix) State: West Virginia County: Fayette ... Read more

Pax is a town in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. The current mayor of Pax is William F. Hughes. The population was 167 at the 2010 census. The community most likely derives its name from nearby Packs Branch creek. Pax town overview: Name: Pax town LSAD Code: 43 LSAD Description: town (suffix) State: West ... Read more

Paw Paw is a town in Morgan County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 410 at the 2020 census. The town is known for the nearby Paw Paw Tunnel. Paw Paw was incorporated by the Circuit Court of Morgan County on April 8, 1891, and named for the pawpaw, a wild fruit that grows ... Read more

Raysal is a census-designated place (CDP) in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Raysal is located along West Virginia Route 83, 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of Bradshaw. Raysal has a post office with ZIP code 24879. As of the 2010 census, its population was 465. The community’s name is an amalgamation of Raymond Salvati, a ... Read more

Ravenswood is a city in Jackson County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 3,865 at the 2020 census. Ravenswood city overview: Name: Ravenswood city LSAD Code: 25 LSAD Description: city (suffix) State: West Virginia County: Jackson County Elevation: 607 ft (185 m) Total Area: 1.89 sq mi (4.89 km²) Land Area: 1.82 sq mi (4.71 km²) Water Area: ... Read more