Romney, County seat in Hampshire County, West Virginia
Romney stands in the Potomac Highlands region, situated at different elevations between 250 and 820 meters above sea level.
Founded in 1762 by Lord Fairfax through a formal survey that divided the settlement into 100 lots, replacing the earlier name of Pearsall's Flats.
The Romney Academy, established by the Virginia General Assembly in 1814, represented one of the first higher education institutions in present-day West Virginia.
The town connects to major transportation routes through U.S. Route 50 and West Virginia Route 28, with access to the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad.
During the American Civil War, Romney experienced multiple occupations by both Union and Confederate forces as part of Stonewall Jackson's Valley Campaign.
Location: Hampshire County
Inception: 1725
Elevation above the sea: 250 m
Website: http://cityofromney.com
GPS coordinates: 39.34500,-78.75694
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:57
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