Are you looking to relocate to Morgan County, West Virginia? This page will have all the pertinent information that you will need to make your decision. Check out the climate and population of the area along with churches, schools, parks, and other points of interest. We look forward to seeing you around Morgan County!
Approximate Distance to Major Cities
- Winchester, VA – 36 miles
- Hagerstown, MD – 38 miles
- Baltimore, MD – 100 miles
- Washington, DC – 107 miles
- Philadelphia, PA – 165 miles
- Richmond, VA – 179 miles
- New York City, NY – 255 miles
Adjacent Cities
- Hancock, MD (North)
- Cumberland, MD (West)
- Hedgesville, WV (Northeast)
- Gerrardstown/Inwood, WV (Southeast)
- Winchester, VA (South)
- Washington County, MD (North)
- Loudoun County, VA (East)
- Clarke County, VA (Southwest)
- Berkeley County, WV (East)
- Frederick County, VA (Southeast)
- Hampshire County, WV (Southwest)
- Allegheny County, MD (Northwest)
Morgan County History
Morgan County is the westernmost county in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The county is one of the three in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. Morgan County was created in 1820 from parts of Berkeley and Hampshire counties. It was named in honor of General Daniel Morgan who was a prominent solider in the American Revolution. Many early European settlers and Indians spent time in this area because of the warm springs and their rumored health benefits. George Washington and many other Virginia elite vacationed in the county. Today the Morgan County area is still famous for the springs and scenic surroundings.
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Geography
Morgan county has a total of 230 square miles of which 1 square mile (0.3%) is water. Hardwood and pine forests cover 78% of the land. The highest point can be located on Cacapon Mountain at 2,320 feet above sea level.
Climate
Morgan County, West Virginia gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Morgan County averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 195 sunny days per year in Morgan County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Morgan County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 112 days per year.
Population
Morgan County, West Virginia's estimated population is 18,046 with a growth rate of 0.30% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Morgan County, West Virginia is the 33rd largest county in West Virginia.
*Population information provided by World Population Review
Transportation
Highways
- US Route 522
- WV Route 9
- Nearby Interstates: 70, 68, and 81
Bus
- Interstate bus service: Greyhound in Hagerstown, MD (bus stop only) phone 301.687.4000
Rail
- Amtrak Service at Martinsburg. For departure times and fees please see their website.
- The Marc Train makes stops at the Martinsburg station. Check the Marc Train website for schedules and station locations.
Taxi Service
- Valley Cab out of Hancock, MD phone 301.678.7767
Airports
- Potomac Airpark Airport (Berkeley Springs) 301.842.3700
- Eastern Panhandle Regional Airport (approximately 28.5 miles)
- Hagerstown Regional Airport (approximately 48.3 miles)
- Winchester Regional Airport (approximately 33.8 miles)
- Dulles International Airport (approximately 76.6 miles)
- BWI Airport (approximately 119 miles)
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (approximately 101 miles)
Highways
- US Route 522
- WV Route 9
- Nearby are also Interstates 70, 68, and 81
Obtaining a Driver’s License
Change of Address
If you change your address you are required to notify, in writing, the DMV within 20 days of the change. Failure to do this subjects you to a possible fine or imprisonment. Simply notifying the U.S. Post Office will NOT update your record with the DMV or allow important DMV mail to be forwarded to you. By failing to change your address with the DMV, you could miss the renewal date of your license, or even have your driving privileges suspended or revoked unnecessarily. Please see changing your address in West Virginia for more details.
Out-of-State License Transfers
If you have a valid non-expired out-of-state license, you are eligible to transfer the license. If the out-of-state license is expired, you are required to take all examination tests, vision, written, and road skills examination(s) before making application for a driver’s license. You are required to pass a vision test, complete a brief alcohol awareness course, and surrender your out-of state license before a WV license will be issued. A transfer applicant must present all documents that are required. A written examination is also required for applicants under the age of 18. If you have a motorcycle endorsement on your license the Division will transfer the endorsement for an additional fee of $5.00.
A new resident who does not have possession of the out-of-state license or if it has expired, must obtain a certified driving record, dated no more than 30 days from the date of the application, from the state in which they were previously licensed.
If your out-of–state license is suspended or revoked, you will not be licensed in WV, until you receive a “clearance” in the PDPS. It is illegal to drive in WV with a suspended or revoked license. All applicants for a WV driving license must be verified with the PDPS. It is important to confirm that you are not under suspension in any other jurisdiction before attempting to obtain a license in WV.
For more information on obtaining a West Virginia license visit our DMV website.
- Morgan County does not have its own DMV office. Nearby offices include:
38 Severna Parkway
Martinsburg, WV 25403
Phone: 304.558.3900
24 Ruland Road
Kearneysville, WV 25430
Phone: 304.558.3900 or 800.642.9066
Fire & Rescue:
- Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire Company: 304.258.3191
- Paw Paw Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company: 304.947.7644
- National Response Center (Chemical and Oil spills): 1-800.424.8802
- State Emergency Spill Notification: 1.800.642.3074
Area Law Enforcement:
- West Virginia State Police: 304.258.0000
- Morgan County Sheriff’s Office: 304.258.8540
- Bath Police Department: 304.258.1198
Utilities:
- Berkeley Springs Water Works: 304.258.1290
- Paw Paw: 304.947.7476
- Bath (Water, Sewer, Trash): 304.258.1102
- Blue Flame: 304.258.3495
- Roach Energy: 304.262.4271
- Thompson Gas: 304.258.2226
- Morgan County Solid Waste Authority: 304.258.8718
- Berkeley Springs Sewer: 304.258.4118
- County Trash (Apple Valley): 304.258.3544
- Electric (First Energy): 1.888.544.4877
- Telephone (Frontier): 1.855.872.5390
- Comcast (Internet & Cable): 304.725.9185
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Other:
- WV Employment Commission: 304.267.0065
- Chamber of Commerce: 304.725.2055
Registering to Vote
Residents must register to vote 21 days prior to the election. The law requires that you register where you live, not a business address or Post Office box. You can register in person or by mail; you can complete the registration process online.
If you wish to register in person then you can go to the office of the Secretary of State. Please be sure to bring proof of your physical address such as driver’s license, utility bill, or bank statement. You may also receive and submit your voter registration form at your County Clerks office, DMV, Public assistance offices, and military recruiting offices.
If you wish to register by mail then you may request an application from your County Clerk, the Secretary of State, or by downloading the mail in application form. Return completed voter registration forms to your County Clerk's office.
County Clerks Office
77 Fairfax Street Room 102 Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.258.8547
Fax: 304.258.8545
Taxes
Class I
Personal property used in agriculture (including livestock), notes bonds, bills, and accounts receivable assessed at an average of 60% of market value.
Class II
Real estate (homes and farms) used for residential purposes which are owner occupied assessed at 60% of market value.
Class III
Industrial and commercial real estate, rental properties, vacant land; property such as cars, business equipment and furniture assessed at 60% of market value.
Class IV
All real and personal property located inside municipalities, exclusive of Classes I. and II. Assessed at 60% of market value.
Personal property for Morgan County includes automobiles, farm equipment, livestock, campers, motorcycles, above ground swimming pools, golf carts, and business equipment.
Tax information provided by the Morgan County Tax Office.
77 Fairfax Street Room 104
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.258.8562 Fax: 304.258.7497
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Churches
58 Truman Street
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
304.258.4412
Highland United Methodist Church
1302 Valley Road
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411-4801
304.258.2847
Daycares & Preschools
Little Learner's Village (Multiple Locations)
640 Fairfax Street
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
304.258.8001
or
106 Oakland Road
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
304.258.0095
School Entrance Requirements
To enroll in Kindergarten for the Morgan County area, a child must be five prior to June 30th, current year:
1. A child who will be five years of age prior to June 30th, current year will be enrolled in kindergarten.
2. A child who will be six years of age prior to June 30th, current year must be enrolled in school; will be enrolled in first grade if the child has completed an accredited kindergarten program; and will be enrolled in kindergarten if an accredited kindergarten program has not been completed.
NOTE: Kindergarten students presently attending Berkeley County schools need not re-enroll for first grade.
Registration Documents required by schools:
- Certified Birth Certificate
- Hospital or County Birth Certificates are not acceptable.
- Certified Birth Certificates must be obtained from your State’s Office of Vital Statistics. (The fee is $12.00)
For West Virginia call 304.558.2931
Vital Registration
350 Capitol Street, Room 165
Charleston, WV 25301-3701
- Completed Enrollment Form (available at school)
- Social Security Card
- Name and Address of your child’s last school
- Proof of residency in Berkeley County
- Required Health Check for Pre-K
- Suggested Health Check for Kindergarten
- Immunization Requirements:
- 1st time students unless medically exempted would need the following: 4 doses of DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), 3 doses of IPV (Polio), 2 doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), 3 doses of Hepatitis B, and 2 doses of Varicella.
- As of May 25th, 2015 the Tuberculin Skin Test (PPD) is required for students coming from a high risk country. Please visit the Berkeley County Schools website for a list.
- 7th Graders must show proof of a booster dose of Tdap/Td vaccine, which protects against Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (whooping cough) and a dose of the Meningococcal vaccine (MCV).
- 12th Graders also must show proof of a single dose of Tdap/Td and a booster dose of the Meningococcal vaccine (MCV).
*For more information please visit here.
Schools
Elementary Schools
Grades: K-6
Address: 60 Pirate Circle
Paw Paw, WV 25434
Phone: 304.304.7425
Principal: Melinda Kasekamp
Email: mkasekam@k12.wv.us
Grades: K-5
Address: 10500 Martinsburg Road
Hedgesville, WV 25427
Phone: 304.258.2606
Principal: Summer McClintock
Email: samcclin@k12.wv.us
Grades: PreK-5
Address: 128 Widmyer Circle
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.258.2024
Principal: Rhett Beckman
Email: rbeckman@k12.wv.us
Schools Cont.
Intermediate Schools
Grades: 3-5
Address: 575 Warm Springs Way
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.258.0031
Principal: Rebecca Huber
Schools Cont.
Middle Schools
Grades: 6-8
Address: 271 Warm Springs Way
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.258.1500
Principal: Jamie Harris
Email: j.harris@k12.wv.us
Schools Cont.
High Schools
Grades: 9-12
Address: 149 Concord Avenue
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.258.2871
Principal: Mitch Nida
Email: mnida@k12.wv.us
Grades: 7-12
Address: 60 Pirate Circle
Paw Paw, WV 25434
Phone: 304.304.7425
Principal: Melinda Kasekamp
Email: mkasekam@k12.wv.us
Schools Cont.
Closest Private Schools (In Berkeley & Jefferson Counties)
Eastern Panhandle Christian Academy
Grades: 3-12
Address: P.O. Box 590
Inwood, WV 25428
Phone: 304.229.2210
Grades: PreK-8
Address: 52 Advent Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25403
Phone: 304.263.9894
Grades: PreK-12
Address: 138 Greensburg Road
Martinsburg, WV 25404
Phone: 304.263.0011
Grades: PreK-8
Address: 110 East Stephen Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Phone: 304.267.6447
Principal: Robert Edwards
Grades: PreK-12
Address: 2247 Williamsport Pike
Martinsburg, WV 25404
Phone: 304.267.6368
Principal: Chris Lowe
Schools Cont.
Closest Higher Education Opportunities (In Berkeley & Jefferson Counties)
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College (Berkeley Springs Campus)
Address: 109 War Memorial Drive
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.260.4380
President: Dr. Peter G. Checkovich
James Rumsey Technical Institute
Address: 3274 Hedgesville Road
Martinsburg, WV 25403
Phone: 304.754.7925
Principal: Donna VanMetre
Email: dvanmetre@k12.wv.us
Shepherd University (in Jefferson County Campus)
Address: P.O. Box 5000
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Phone: 304.876.5000
President: Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix
Shepherd University Martinsburg Center
Address: 261 Aikens Center
Martinsburg, WV 25404
Phone: 304.263.3303
American Public University System (in Jefferson County Campus)
Address: 111 W. Congress Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
Phone: 877.755.2787
Email: info@apus.edu
Health
- Morgan County Health Department: 304.528.5131
- W.V. Department of Health and Human Resources: 304.558.0684
Family Medicine of Berkeley Springs is a local medical clinic. The clinic has one doctor and one assistant. They are on call 27/7 serving their patients' needs. They offer family medicine, pediatric care, minor surgery, minor orthopedics, stress tests, gynecology, wilderness medicine, and emergency medicine.
236 N Washington Street
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.258.4408
Tri-State Community Health Center offers primary care to Berkeley Springs residents. The office has two nurse practitioners, a resident nurse practitioner, and doctor Alex Ambroz. They are located across from Berkeley Springs Elementary School.
261 Berkmore Place
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.258.5790
Valley Health War Memorial Hospital Multispecialty Clinic is part of the Valley Health medical system, much like West Virginia University centers, they have a vast network of connection with doctors and services over multiple states. War Memorial Hospital is complete with robotic surgery options, rehab center, emergency services, and more. See their list of complete services here. The hospital also offers tons of support groups done in-person or virtual groups.
1 Healthy Way
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.258.6981
Unity Family Health Care is a local medical practice run by two family nurse practitioners, David and Sartia Bowers, and four other office personnel. The practice accepts many different healthcare providers and are working on credentialing Aetna. The family practice specializes in wellness visit, preventative care visits, onsite lab, minor out patient procedures, DOT physicals, Suboxone program, and chronic disease management.
1644 Valley Road Suite A
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.500.2567
WVU Hospitals –Berkeley Medical Center, formally City Hospital in Martinsburg, WV, is a 260 licensed bed facility with a 24-hour Emergency Department and 47,000 ED visits annually. The ED has a Level III Trauma Center designation and a new cardiac cath lab. The hospital's radiology services are completely digital (PACS) including a 64-Slice CT Scanner and SPECT. Berkeley Medical Center has a 20-bed Critical Care Unit, Obstetrics department with more than 1,000 births annually, inpatient Pediatric Unit, and Inpatient/Outpatient Oncology Services, with clinical trials along with Tomographic Mammography and Breast Ultrasound. Berkeley Medical Center also features the only hospital-based fitness center in the area.
2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Phone: 304.264.1000
Lodging
Berkeley Springs, Paw Paw, Great Cacapon
White Pine Estates Bed & Breakfast
Address: 3511 Winchester Grade Road
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.503.3717
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western
Address: 1776 Valley Road
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.258.9400
The Country Inn of Berkeley Springs
Address: 110 S Washington Street
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.258.1200
Mendenhall 1884 Inn Bed & Breakfast
Address:167 Wilkes Street
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.500.2433
Local Dining
Southern Belle Truck Stop & Restaurant
Address: 3425 Valley Road
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.258.3648
Address: 1884 Valley Road
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.258.9490
Address: 91 Sugar Hollow Road
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.258.2242
Canary Grill
Address: 308 Berkmore Place
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.500.0051
Address: 398 S Washington Street Unit B
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.500.2673
Address: 206 Martinsburg Road
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 727.742.8333
Address: 110 S Washington Street
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.258.1200
Address: 87 N Washington Street
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.500.2668
Address: 42 Williams Street
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: None listed
Email: info@cacaponbrewing.com
Address: 23 Fairfax Street
Berkeley Springs, West Virginia 25411
Phone: None listed
The Beehive Cafe
Address: 98 N Washington Street
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.867.4365
Address: 2785 Northwestern Turnpike
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
Phone: 304.856.1171
Shopping
Morgan Square Shopping Center
Address: 70 Morgan Square, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Get everything you need from great deals on food to shoes! The shopping center houses many different business: Food Lion, vape shop, Goodwill, Advanced Auto Parts, Family Dollar and T-Mobile currently. The shopping center is conveniently located right off of Valley Road/522 which is a main highway for the area.
Berkeley Springs was established as a town in 1776 and since then, has grown to be quite a quirky little town with tons of shopping, great food, spas, national parks, and the best views of nature! The downtown area boasts 15+ active local business ranging from arts, healthcare, pet care, food, cabin sales, jewelers, candles, and general gifts with a personal touch.
Berkeley Springs also has a large antique mall.
Annual Events
Cocoa Crawl | Chilled Cocoa Crawl
The Cocoa Crawl has been a staple in the Berkeley Springs community and surrounding areas. It started as a winter event, happening in December. In 2022 they decided to try it in the warmer months as well. It was a huge success so, the Chilled Cocoa Crawl is now just as much looked forward too as the original. Local business' participate at these free events. They hand out different varieties of cocoa so visitors can try a hot or cold tasty treat and browse the store front at the same time. For more information about these events, contact Hometown Holidays at Berkeley Springs, they organize and promote the events.
The entire town of Berkeley Springs gets involved for this much loved event. Usually happening in the beginning of October, the town comes together to take on the task of making loads of apple butter. The event takes place over the course of a few days. It is free to the public and you will enjoy live music, over 100 vendors, local shops, crafts, food, and games. The whole thing kicks off with a morning parade the first day of the festival.
Annually since the fall of 1986, this self guided tour of local artist studios includes local, national, and regional level artisans. View traditional, contemporary pieces, and more! Ask all the questions you like because the artist will walk you through their own studio!
Recreation
Berkeley Springs State Park (5 acres) – city owned
Address: 2 S. Washington Street Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Features: Multiple natural hot springs pumping 2,000 gallons per minute within a hundred yard radius. The water is a constant 74.3 degrees year round.
Cacapon Resort State Park (6,115 acres) – state owned
Address: 818 Cacapon Lodge Drive Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Features: 18-hole golf course, 6-acre lake with beach, hiking & bridle trails, picnicking, boating, tennis courts, fishing, volunteer-built nature center
Sleepy Creek Public Hunting & Fishing Area (5 acres) – state owned
Address: Enter through Shanghai Road. 5 acres are in the Eastern portion of Morgan County. The remainder is in Berkeley County.
Features: 205-acre lake, campsites, fishing, hunting
Sideling Hill Wildlife Management Area (2,507 acres) – state owned
Address: Access from Milo School Road, Magnolia Road, and Route 9
Features: This acreage is not cindered to be a state park, but is still maintained by the state.
Morgan County Rec. Area (32 acres) – county owned
Address: 8 miles South on Route 522
Features: five ball fields, concession stand, parking lot, 1 pavilion and a playground area.
Alex Rickli Memorial Park (9.92 acres) – city owned
Address: 5955 Valley Rd, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Features: soccer field complex
David Henry Memorial Park (1 acre) – city owned
Address: 95 Biser Street Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Features: basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts
Eidolon Nature Preserve (354 acres) - county owned
Address: 2146 Orleans Road Great Cacapon, WV 25422
Features: developed hiking/walking trails
Spruce Pine Hollow Park (2 acres) - county owned
Address: Martinsburg Road Hedgesville, WV 25427
Features: 1 pavilion, access to the Tuscarora Trail head (leads the Appalachian Trail), and access to the Meadow Branch of Sleepy Creek where James Rumsey's brother owned land.
Paw Paw Municipal Park (7 acres/ 2 acres festival grounds) – city owned
Location: 122 Winchester Street Paw Paw, WV 25434
Features: Potomac River frontage, boat launch, festival area, 1 pavilion, baseball field, playground
C&O Canal National Historic Park (3 acres) - federal park
Address: WV National Park Services owns a few acres in Morgan County, the Majority of attractions are on the MD side. (11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854)
Features: camping, hiking, biking, boating
Boat ramps are located in Handcock, MD & Fifteen Mile Creek, MD.
Libraries
Arts and Entertainment
327 N. Washington Street Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
304.258.9840
Heath Studio Gallery is the combined works of Jonathan and Jan Heath. The Heath's take orders by mail or phone and have an index available of both their works. They are open weekends, Saturdays 11-5 and Sundays 11-4. Also, like them on Facebook at Heath Studio Gallery
Corner of Independence & Mercer Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: 304.620.7277
The ice House was brought to life back in June of 1996 when Borax gifted a 40,000 sqft storage building to the Morgan Arts Counsel (MAC). Now, the first floor of the building offers an event center, wet classroom, two galleries, retail art shop, break room, and some office space. The second floor houses the Digital Media Center for Community Engagement, movement studio, two additional galleries, wet classroom and community meeting space. You can also enjoy theatre at the Ice House along with dance. Find them on Facebook.
1 N. Washington Street Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
304.500.2442
Mountain Laurel Artisans is a collective space displaying nearly 140 artists and their works. More than half of the featured artists are from Wild and Wonderful West Virginia with 53 of them being from small town Berkeley Springs. The art shop offers glasswork, pottery, paintings, textiles, metal art, and Jewelry. Find them on Facebook.
82 Powerline Ln, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
304.258.3541
With extensive space for learning and creativity, Frog Valley is a great place to explore your artistic side! They offer classes, art galleries, fused and stained glass pieces. The studio was founded in 1996 by Veronica Wilson and Mark Schwenk. They also have an Etsy storefront.
2 Fairfax St, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
800.447.8797
Sharpen your Berkeley Springs history with a tour through the town museum. The museum is located on the second floor of a 1817 Roman Bath House in Berkeley Springs State Park. Inside you will find an
interpretive center for the western segment of the Washington Heritage Trail National Scenic Byway. The museum is free to the public.
49 N Washington St, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
304.258.1404
Originally opened as an auto shop in 1916, then got a facelift to a movie theatre in 1928, the Star Theatre has been a staple in the town of Berkeley Springs as a landmark and as community gathering place. Over the years, the Star Theatre has been updated to digital (in 2013), has a few owners, more updating and today, has the best popcorn in 4 states!
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