Oak Hill, Mountain city in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States
Oak Hill sits at an elevation of 614 meters in the Appalachian region, surrounded by natural landscapes near the New River Gorge National Park.
The settlement began in 1820 around a notable oak tree on elevated ground, later incorporating as a town in 1905 during the regional coal mining expansion.
The city maintains a connection to country music history through a memorial marker commemorating singer Hank Williams' final moments on January 1, 1953.
The city extends across 4.89 square miles and contains multiple recreational spaces, including Needles Eye Park, Collins Park, and the Doc Hamilton Dog Park.
Local outdoor activities center around the neighboring New River Gorge, offering opportunities for rock climbing, hiking trails, and white-water rafting expeditions.
Location: Fayette County
Inception: 1820
Elevation above the sea: 614 m
GPS coordinates: 37.98278,-81.14528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
New River Gorge Bridge
11.1 km
Hawks Nest State Park
15.6 km
Babcock State Park
17.5 km
Phil G. McDonald Bridge
25.6 km
Tamarack Marketplace
21.2 km
Oak Hill High School
971 m
Little Beaver State Park
25.9 km
Phillips-Sprague Mine
22.5 km
Tunney Hunsaker Bridge
10.9 km
Glen Ferris Inn
19.6 km
Bank of Glen Jean
6.1 km
Page-Vawter House
17.6 km
Camp Washington-Carver Complex
15.6 km
Altamont Hotel
8.7 km
Wildwood
23.9 km
Beckley Courthouse Square Historic District
23.2 km
Contentment
17.3 km
E. B. Hawkins House
8.7 km
Fayetteville Historic District
8.3 km
Mount Hope Historic District
10.2 km
Fayette County Courthouse
8.7 km
New River Company General Office Building
9.8 km
Dr. John Hughart House
18.5 km
Earl M. Vickers Bridge
26.8 km
Glade Creek Grist Mill
17.4 km
Fayette Station Road
11.1 km
Kay Moor
10.1 km
Nuttall Coal Mine Conveyor
11.9 kmReviews
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