Dunbar, West Virginia
Dunbar is a city of 7,254 people in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Why visit Dunbar
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Canty House, Criel Mound, Shawnee Park and Little Creek Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Dunbar
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dunbar
Dunbar is a city in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States, situated along the Kanawha River. The population was 7,479 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Dunbar, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks7
Canty House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Kanawha County, West Virginia
Criel Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Native American burial mound located in South Charleston, West Virginia, United States
East Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Dutch Hollow Wine Cellars
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes40
Los Agaves
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
1003 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su off
Ridge View BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.8 mi
5010 Fairlawn Avenue, Dunbar
Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa-Su off
Sokolata
Restaurant · Greek, Pizza, Pasta, Pastry, Cake, Salad · 1.1 mi
4600 MacCorkle Avenue, South Charleston
Mo,We,Th 10:00-21:00; Tu,Fr,Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 12:00-17:00
The Pitch Sports Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Burger, Pizza, Regional, American · 1.4 mi
2947 Fairlawn Avenue, Dunbar
We-Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Tu off
7 Brew
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
70 Maccorkle Avenue Southwest, South Charleston
Cheddar's
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
80 Maccorkle Avenue Southwest, South Charleston
Graziano's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
14 River Walk Mall, South Charleston
Mission BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.6 mi
86 Maccorkle Avenue Southwest, South Charleston
28 more on the map.
History
Dunbar was incorporated on April 19, 1921, by an Act of the West Virginia Legislature. Dunbar is on land that was originally occupied by Native Americans with 11 mounds identified in the residential areas. The land was granted to George Washington for his military service and was named for Mary Dunbar after she inherited the land from Washington, although other sources say it was named for Dunbar Baines, a prominent area banker.
Dunbar was a farming community until industries began to evolve in the city with the opening of glass and bottling plants in 1912. The Gravely Plow was invented in Dunbar in 1916.
From the History section of Dunbar, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship19
Church of Latter Day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.5 mi
839 Chestnut Street, South Charleston
Shopping6
American Freight
Shopping center · 1.6 mi
6330 Maccorkle Avenue Southwest, Saint Albans
Gas and EV charging8
Kroger Gas Station
Gas station · 1.4 mi
3000 Ray Park Boulevard, South Charleston
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Healthcare6
Renal Consultants
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
24 Maccorkle Avenue Southwest, South Charleston
Map of Dunbar
140 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 31°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 41°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 51°F | 5.2 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 5.8 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 62°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 55°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 32°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 27°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Charleston Wfo (4 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
Kanawha County has had 27 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)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-05-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2021-05-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Yeager Airport (CRW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- South Charleston 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- St. Albans 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Cross Lanes 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Charleston 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Alum Creek 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Coal Fork 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Teays Valley 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Belle 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Chesapeake 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Culloden 18 mi west, about 30 min 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
- Dunbar station 2022b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New East Hall, Harper1040, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Canty House, Harper1040, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Criel Mound, David G. Simpson, Public domain
- 1800-wine-cellar-winter-sepia ForestWander, ForestWander, CC BY-SA 3.0 us
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