Clarksburg, West Virginia
Clarksburg is a city of 15,549 people in Harrison County, West Virginia, founded in 1785.
Why visit Clarksburg
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 57 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center, Duncan Hill, Clarksburg Downtown Historic District and Stealey-Goff-Vance House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 24 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Clarksburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clarksburg
Clarksburg is a city in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 16,061 at the 2020 census, making it the tenth-most populous city in West Virginia. It is the principal city of the Clarksburg micropolitan area in North Central West Virginia, which had a population of 90,434 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Clarksburg, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi
Historic theater and performing arts center in Clarksburg, West Virginia
Museums and landmarks12
Clarksburg Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States
Stealey-Goff-Vance House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Edgewood Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Glen Elk Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States
Nathan Goff, Jr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Quality Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Listed on the NRHP in West Virginia
Quiet Dell School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic school building in West Virginia, United States
Waldomore
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Oak Mounds
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
Archaeological site in West Virginia, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
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9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes57
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
90 Wilsonburg Road, Clarksburg
Mo-We 05:00-20:00; Fr-Su 05:00-20:00
Julios Cafe
Restaurant · Italian · 1.6 mi
Traditional Italian cuisine, plus steaks, seafood, desserts, and full bar.
501 Baltimore Avenue, Clarksburg
Ritzy Lunch
Restaurant · Hot Dog, American · 1.3 mi
465 West Pike Street
Mariann's Bake Shop
Bakery · 0.6 mi
413 Davis Street, Clarksburg
45 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship58
Trinity Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.7 mi
126 East Pike Street, Clarksburg
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.8 mi
8092 Third Street, Stonewood
Calvary United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.3 mi
390 South 22nd Street, Clarksburg
Christ Church United Methodist
Church · Methodist · 1.4 mi
1538 Farland Avenue, Clarksburg
Reformation Church Clarksburg
Church · Reformed · 1.8 mi
1318 North 16th Street, Clarksburg
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Healthcare7
Map of Clarksburg
209 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 3.5 in | 7.9 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 23°F | 3.4 in | 7.8 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 4.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 39°F | 4.1 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 50°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 58°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 3.8 in | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clarksburg 1 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Harrison County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Mud/Landslide)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Nutter Fort 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Despard 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Stonewood 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- East View 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Anmoore 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- West Milford 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Bridgeport 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Lumberport 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Fairmont 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Cheat Lake 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Clarksburg West Virginia, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Greetings from Clarksburg, West Virginia - Large Letter Postcard (8282968867), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The abandoned Rose Garden (once Robinson Grand) Theater in Clarksburg, West Virginia LCCN2015631634, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- Clarksburg Travel Service - panoramio, tdavidfranklin, CC BY 3.0
- West Main Street, Clarksburg, West Virginia - 20190516, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Goff Building seen from below, West Main Street, Clarksburg, West Virginia - 20190516, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Union National Bank Building and Harrison County Courthouse, Clarksburg, West Virginia - 20190516, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waldo Hotel, Clarksburg, West Virginia - 20200510, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Detail of façade of former Merchants National Bank Building, Clarksburg, West Virginia - 20190516, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waldomore, Clarksburg, West Virginia - 20200510, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harrison County Courthouse, Clarksburg, WV, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South 3rd Street, Clarksburg, West Virginia - 20190516, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Memorial ME site, Clarksburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- STEALEY-GOFF-VANCE HOUSE, CLARKSBURG, HARRISON COUNTY, WV, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- QUALITY HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT, CLARKSBURG, HARRISON COUNTY, WV, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 301 Sandy Blvd, Thomas "David" Franklin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waldomore Clkb. WV, Pfireman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IStealey-Goff-Vance House, DJHH58, CC BY-SA 3.0
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