Rowlesburg pours its energy into river life, rail history, and small-town authenticity along the Cheat River. Set in Preston County, it places you close to daily needs in Kingwood and an easy drive to university amenities in Morgantown. Weekends often start on the water or at the rail-era exhibits in the Szilagyi Center, and end with sunset views over the valley from the town’s riverfront.
Families appreciate the tight-knit feel and access to county schools, with upper grades served at Preston High in nearby Kingwood, plus continuing-education and cultural programming just up the road at West Virginia University. For healthcare, WVU Medicine’s Preston Memorial Hospital provides local care anchored by a regional network. The calendar fills with community festivals, youth sports, and volunteer-led museums that celebrate the town’s Civil War and B&O Railroad heritage.
Outdoors, Rowlesburg is a launch point for paddling and fishing the Cheat, with dramatic overlooks and climbing at Coopers Rock State Forest, old-growth trails at Cathedral State Park near Terra Alta, lake days at Tygart Lake State Park, and marquee waterfalls at Blackwater Falls State Park. Winter and year-round recreation at Canaan Valley Resort State Park make four-season escapes easy, while Mountaineer athletics, arts, and research at West Virginia University add big-college energy within a short commute.
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