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2019-08-30 11 40 42 View south along U.S. Route 11 (Williamsport Pike) from the overpass for Interstate 81 in Falling Waters, Berkeley County, West Virginia
2019-08-30 11 40 42 View south along U.S. Route 11 (Williamsport Pike) from the overpass for Interstate 81 in Falling Waters, Berkeley County, West Virginia · Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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2019-06-07 10 46 29 View north along Interstate 81 at Exit 23 (U.S. Route 11, Marlowe, Falling Waters) in Falling Waters, Berkeley County, West Virginia
2019-06-07 10 46 29 View north along Interstate 81 at Exit 23 (U.S. Route 11, Marlowe, Falling Waters) in Falling Waters, Berkeley County, West Virginia · Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2019-08-30 10 19 06 View south along U.S. Route 11 (Williamsport Pike) at the exit for Interstate 81 NORTH (Hagerstown) in Falling Waters, Berkeley County, West Virginia
2019-08-30 10 19 06 View south along U.S. Route 11 (Williamsport Pike) at the exit for Interstate 81 NORTH (Hagerstown) in Falling Waters, Berkeley County, West Virginia · Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0

Falling Waters, West Virginia

Falling Waters is a community of 2,183 people in Berkeley County, West Virginia.

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Population2,183 +56.0% since 2019
CountyBerkeley County
Land area1.3 sq mi
ZIP code25419
Nearest airportEastern West Virginia Regional Airport (Shepherd Field) (MRB) 12 mi

Why visit Falling Waters

Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 4 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Cedar Grove, Charles Downs II House and Dupont Soccer Complex.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 23°F.

About Falling Waters

Falling Waters is a census-designated place (CDP) on the Potomac River in Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States. It is located along Williamsport Pike (US 11) north of Martinsburg. An 1887 Scientific American article claimed that the first U.S. railroad was built in Falling Waters in 1814. The population was 1,440 at the 2020 census.

From the Wikipedia article Falling Waters, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks11

Cedar Grove

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi

Historic house in Maryland, United States

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Charles Downs II HouseCC BY-SA 4.0

Charles Downs II House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi

Building in West Virginia, United States

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Daniel Donnelly House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi

Williamsport, Maryland, on the NRHP

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Edward Colston HouseCC BY-SA 3.0

Edward Colston House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi

Building in West Virginia, United States

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Faraway Farm

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi

Building in West Virginia, United States

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Harmony CemeteryCC BY-SA 4.0

Harmony Cemetery

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi

Cemetery near Marlowe, West Virginia

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Lick Run PlantationCC BY-SA 3.0

Lick Run Plantation

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi

Human settlement in West Virginia, United States of America

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Maidstone Manor FarmCC BY-SA 4.0

Maidstone Manor Farm

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi

Human settlement in West Virginia, United States of America

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Priscilla Strode Turner HouseCC BY-SA 4.0

Priscilla Strode Turner House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi

Building in West Virginia, United States

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White Bush

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi

Building in West Virginia, United States

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Marlowe Consolidated SchoolCC BY-SA 3.0

Marlowe Consolidated School

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Dupont Soccer Complex

Park · 1.5 mi

208 Dupont Road, Martinsburg

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Restaurants and cafes4

Spring Mills Diner

Restaurant · American, Diner, Breakfast · 1.5 mi

5759 Williamsport Pike, Falling Waters

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King's New York Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi

44 Worchester Drive, Falling Waters

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Dunkin'

Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi

88 Corproate Boulevard, Falling Waters

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Red Lantern

Fast food · Chinese · 1.1 mi

44 Worchester Drive, Falling Waters

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Where to stay1

Cumberland Valley Hiker Biker Campsite

Campground · 0.8 mi

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History

The community of Falling Waters was established in 1815. Because of its location between Hagerstown and Martinsburg on the Potomac River, Falling Waters is a predominantly residential community with numerous historic residences, some of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Recently the community has had a boom in new residential construction as many people use Falling Waters as a bedroom community to commute to cities nearby and as far as Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

A 548-acre (23,900,000 sq ft) data center was planned for the area, which would span up to 1,900,000 square feet (180,000 m2). The project received opposition for its perceived impacts on water, the ecosystem, noise, quality of life, and property values.

From the History section of Falling Waters, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Churches and places of worship1

Shopping1

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Gas and EV charging1

Schools, colleges and libraries13

Map of Falling Waters

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 2.8 in of rainFebruary: 2.6 in of rainMarch: 3.7 in of rainApril: 3.6 in of rainMay: 4.2 in of rainJune: 3.5 in of rainJuly: 4.1 in of rainAugust: 3.0 in of rainSeptember: 4.2 in of rainOctober: 3.4 in of rainNovember: 3.0 in of rainDecember: 3.3 in of rainJanuary: 42°FFebruary: 45°FMarch: 54°FApril: 66°FMay: 75°FJune: 83°FJuly: 87°FAugust: 86°FSeptember: 79°FOctober: 67°FNovember: 56°FDecember: 45°FJanuary: 23°FFebruary: 24°FMarch: 30°FApril: 40°FMay: 51°FJune: 60°FJuly: 64°FAugust: 62°FSeptember: 54°FOctober: 43°FNovember: 33°FDecember: 27°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan42°F23°F2.8 in
Feb45°F24°F2.6 in
Mar54°F30°F3.7 in
Apr66°F40°F3.6 in
May75°F51°F4.2 in
Jun83°F60°F3.5 in
Jul87°F64°F4.1 in
Aug86°F62°F3.0 in
Sep79°F54°F4.2 in
Oct67°F43°F3.4 in
Nov56°F33°F3.0 in
Dec45°F27°F3.3 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Martinsburg 2 (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$88,466median household income
$212,900median home value
$1,320median monthly rent
32.6median age
20.1%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
57.1%of homes are owner-occupied
23.0 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1829%18 to 3430%35 to 6429%65 and over12%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Berkeley County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
  • 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
  • 2012-07-23: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
  • 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport (Shepherd Field) (MRB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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