Oak Hill, Mountain city in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States
Oak Hill is a city in Fayette County, West Virginia, situated in the Appalachian region and surrounded by natural landscapes. The town contains several parks including Needles Eye Park, Collins Park, and the Doc Hamilton Dog Park for residents and visitors.
The settlement began in 1820 around a notable oak tree on elevated ground and later became a town in 1905 during regional coal mining expansion. This transition reflected the economic growth that reshaped the area during that era.
The city carries a connection to country music history through a memorial marker honoring singer Hank Williams, whose life ended here on January 1, 1953.
The area offers good conditions for outdoor activities, especially for those visiting the neighboring New River Gorge area. Visitors can find rock climbing, hiking trails, and white-water rafting opportunities in this hilly environment.
The town sits in an area known for white-water rafting and rock climbing, drawing adventure seekers who want to explore the dramatic landscape of the New River Gorge. This makes it a natural base for outdoor-focused travelers.
Location: Fayette County
Inception: 1820
Elevation above the sea: 614 m
GPS coordinates: 37.98278,-81.14528
Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:57
New River Gorge Bridge
11.1 km
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
6.1 km
Ace Adventure Resort
4.3 km
Oak Hill High School
971 m
Tunney Hunsaker Bridge
10.9 km
Bank of Glen Jean
6.1 kmThe Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve
8.7 km
Altamont Hotel
8.7 km
E. B. Hawkins House
8.7 km
Fayetteville Historic District
8.3 km
Fayette County Courthouse
8.7 km
Fayette Station Road
11.1 km
Kay Moor
10.1 kmDouble Z Rapids
11.7 kmJanutola Park
9.3 km
Thurmond Historic District
6.5 kmBridge Haven Golf Club
8.8 kmWhite Oak Country Club
1.8 kmThe Canopy
7.5 kmHank’s Last Stop
4.2 kmLively Amphitheater
1.1 kmFayette Theater
8.6 kmLove Hope Arts
8.5 kmLong Point Viewpoint
10.4 kmDiamond Point Overlook
10.9 kmScenic viewpoint
10.9 kmScenic viewpoint
11.3 kmScenic viewpoint
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