PeterstownWest Virginia
Peterstown is a town in Monroe County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 456 at the 2020 census..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Peterstown
Peterstown, WV is a tiny community located in southern West Virginia with an estimated population of 452.
Officially, Peterstown is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,413 residents per square mile.
What Makes Peterstown Unique
- The only place in America named Peterstown — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Peterstown
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Peterstown
- Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Sherman Ballard Recreation Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Peterstown
- James Monroe High School
- Monroe County Vocational Center
- Peterstown Elementary School
- Peterstown Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.