Century offers the kind of everyday calm that makes front-porch sunsets and weekend river walks part of the routine. Set amid rolling hills in Barbour County, this small community sits just minutes from the amenities and historic downtown of Philippi and an easy, scenic drive to the arts, dining, and festivals of Elkins. Outdoor lovers have an enviable backyard: the Middle Fork River and hardwood forests frame the landscape, wildlife is common, and starry nights still steal the show.
Adventure is close at hand at Audra State Park, where a riverside boardwalk ducks beneath house-sized boulders and families cool off in natural swimming holes, camp under hemlocks, and hike shaded trails (Audra State Park). For bigger water and boat-friendly fun, Tygart Lake State Park offers marinas, trails, and year-round lake views (Tygart Lake State Park). History buffs can step onto the state’s oldest covered span at the Philippi Covered Bridge, a Civil War landmark that anchors community events and photo ops (Philippi Covered Bridge). Families are served by Barbour County Schools, known for close-knit classrooms and extracurriculars, with career-tech, athletics, and fine-arts opportunities at nearby Philip Barbour High School (Barbour County Schools). Housing ranges from farmhouse acreage to tidy ranches and cozy cabins, with room to garden, keep a workshop, or work remotely.
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