Despard, West Virginia

About Despard

Despard is a small unincorporated community in northern West Virginia.

Officially, Despard is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.47 square miles.

📰 Despard News Today

• Clarksburg, West Virginia Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 16
• Obituary for Mike Frank Kovar Davis Funeral Home and Onsite Crematory · Mar 29
• Drug raid results in 3 arrests, more than 1,200 fentanyl stamps seized WBOY.com · Dec 9
• James Allen Mace WDTV 5 · Aug 11
• Marc Despard Obituary - Brandon, FL Dignity Memorial · Mar 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Despard Unique

• The only place in America named Despard — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in northern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Despard

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Despard

• Chunki's — italian
• Julios Cafe — italian
• Minard's Spaghetti Inn — italian
• Raymon's — italian
• T&L Hot Dogs — hot dog
• The Caboose — italian
• Tubby's Café — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Despard

• Jackson Park reviews ★
• Montpelier Park reviews ★
• North Side Playground reviews ★
• Quality Hill Historic District reviews ★
• Quarry Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Despard

🏘️ Nearby Communities