MoundsvilleWest Virginia
Moundsville is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 8,122 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Moundsville
Set in the northern part of West Virginia, Moundsville is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 7,703.
Moundsville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.91 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,647 residents per square mile.
What Makes Moundsville Unique
- A top-25 city in West Virginia by population (#18 of 230 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Moundsville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,703.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Moundsville
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- West Virginia State Penitentiary Tours · Attraction
- Delf Norona Museum · Museum
- Fostoria Glass Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Moundsville
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Moundsville
- Central Elementary School
- Gateway Achievement Center
- Mcninch Primary School
- Moundsville Middle School
- Washington Lands Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.