RidgeleyWest Virginia
Ridgeley is a town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States, and part of the Cumberland Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 590 people at the 2020 census..
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About Ridgeley
Ridgeley, WV is a tiny community located in northeastern West Virginia counting 574 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Ridgeley is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,979 residents per square mile.
What Makes Ridgeley Unique
- The only place in America named Ridgeley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.29 sq mi.
- Positioned in northeastern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 2 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Ridgeley
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Ridgeley
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- F. Brooke Whiting House & Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ridgeley
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🏫 Schools in Ridgeley
- Frankfort Elementary School
- Frankfort High School
- Frankfort Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.