Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg is a city of 18,904 people in Berkeley County, West Virginia, founded in December 17, 1778.
Why visit Martinsburg
Townapedia lists 48 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 98 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Apollo Civic Theatre, Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge, Abell-Kilbourn House and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg Shops.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Martinsburg
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About Martinsburg
Martinsburg is a city in Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 18,773 at the 2020 census, making Martinsburg the largest city in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia and the sixth-most populous city in the state. It is a principal city of the Hagerstown–Martinsburg metropolitan area extending into Maryland, which had 293,844 residents in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Martinsburg, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Apollo Civic Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Martinsburg, West Viriginia, United States
Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Berkeley Plaza Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
267 Monroe Street, Martinsburg
Wonderment Puppet Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
412 West King Street, Martinsburg
Museums and landmarks48
Abell-Kilbourn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States
1018 Winchester Avenue, Martinsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg Shops
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic roundhouse complex in West Virginia, USA
100 East Liberty Street, Martinsburg
Tuscarora Creek Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Adam Stephen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Aspen Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Baltimore and Ohio and Related Industries Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Boomtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Boyd Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Boydville
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Boydville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Citizens National Bank building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Bank building in Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States
Decatur Hedges House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
36 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes98
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 0.6 mi
790 Foxcroft Avenue, Martinsburg
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Sweet Hut Cafe
Restaurant · Poke, Fried Ice Cream, Bubble Tea · 0.8 mi
220 North Queen Street, Martinsburg
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Stoney's Whiskey Wine & Raw Bar
Bar and pub · 0.8 mi
119 East Martin Street, Martinsburg
Tu-Fr 16:00-24:00, Sa 11:00-24:00
Community Cup Coffee And More
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
114 West Burke Street, Martinsburg
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su closed
Roma Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
300 Wilson Street, Martinsburg
86 more on the map.
History
Martinsburg was established by an act of the Virginia General Assembly that was adopted in December 1778 during the American Revolutionary War. Founder Major General Adam Stephen named the gateway town to the Shenandoah Valley along Tuscarora Creek in honor of Colonel Thomas Bryan Martin, a nephew of Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron.
Aspen Hall, a Georgian mansion, is one of the oldest houses in the city. It was built in about 1776, by Edward Beeson II. Aspen Hall, and its wealthy residents had key roles in the agricultural, religious, transportation, and political history of the region. Significant events related to the French and Indian War, the Revolution, and the Civil War took place on the property. Three original buildings are still standing, including the rare blockhouse of Mendenhall's Fort.
One of the first United States post office in what is now West Virginia was established at Martinsburg in 1792. At that time, Martinsburg and the larger territory were still part of Virginia.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) reached Martinsburg in 1842. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg Shops were constructed in 1848 and rebuilt after the American Civil War.
From the History section of Martinsburg, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
America's Best Value Inn by Sonesta
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
1997 Edwin Miller Boulevard, Martinsburg
Churches and places of worship39
Central Church of Christ
Church · Christian · 0.8 mi
90 Waverly Court, Martinsburg
Destiny Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.6 mi
115 North Raleigh Street, Martinsburg
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.8 mi
220 South Queen Street, Martinsburg
Iglesia Evangelica Comunidad Cristiana En Martinsburg, Inc
Church · 0.6 mi
311 West King Street, Martinsburg
Lily Of The Valley Evangel
Church · Evangelical · 0.7 mi
826 Wilson Street, Martinsburg
Martinsburg Church of Christ
Church · Christian · 1.1 mi
9512 Tuscarora Pike, Martinsburg
Martinsburg Primitive Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.7 mi
800 Wilson Street, Martinsburg
Martinsburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.0 mi
2407 Delmar Orchard Road, Martinsburg
Saint Johns Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.8 mi
101 West Martin Street, Martinsburg
St Stephen Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
633 Virginia Avenue, Martinsburg
Shopping32
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Burke Street Elementary School
School · 0.6 mi
422 West Burke Street, Martinsburg
James Rumsey Technical Institute
School · 5.2 mi
3274 Hedgesville Rd, Martinsburg
Healthcare17
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
927 Foxcroft Avenue, Martinsburg
Good Samaritan Free Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
121 North Queen Street, Martinsburg
Good Samaritan Free Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
601 South Raleigh Street, Martinsburg
McCray Chiropractic & Health Restoration Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
214 Viking Way, Martinsburg
MedExpress Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
1355A Old Courthouse Square, Martinsburg
Map of Martinsburg
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 30°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 40°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 62°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 54°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 43°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 33°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Martinsburg 2 (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
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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport (Shepherd Field) (MRB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Halfway 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Hagerstown 18 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Winchester 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Waynesboro 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Frederick 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Ballenger Creek 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Leesburg 33 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
- Urbana 35 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Linganore 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
- Chambersburg 37 mi northeast, about 59 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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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
- Queen Street Martinsburg West Virginia, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Masonic Temple - Martinsburg, West Virginia, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rosemont Grace Brethren Church - Martinsburg, West Virginia, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westview Baptist Church - Martinsburg, West Virginia 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westview Baptist Church - Martinsburg, West Virginia 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westview Baptist Church - Martinsburg, West Virginia 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-24 18 34 50 View south along U.S. Route 11 (Winchester Avenue) at John Street in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountain on Virginia Ave in Martinsburg WV, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Martinsburg, West Virginia (7235276930), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2016-08-24 18 24 28 View north along U.S. Route 11 (King Street) at Raleigh Street in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-30 10 45 35 View south along U.S. Route 11 (West King Street) between Raleigh Street and Winchester Avenue in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burke Street Elementary School - Martinsburg, APK, CC BY 4.0
- 430-432 West Martin Street Martinsburg, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Martinsburg Mall Martinsburg, WV June 2016 (29319254266), Mike Kalasnik from Oakville, CT, CC BY-SA 2.0
- B&O Roundhouse, A.E. Crane; rotated and color-corrected by Howcheng ., Attribution
- Abell-Kilbourn House Martinsburg WV, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aspen Hall, Martinsburg WV, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RAUCH HOUSE, BERKELEY COUNTY, WV, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Federal CH and PO, Martinsburg, WV1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NEWCOMER MANSION, BERKELEY COUNTY, WV, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Henry J Seibert II House, Susanseibert, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Martinsburg railyard 2008, Grayghost01 ( talk ), Public domain
- 517 S. Queen St. Martinsburg WV, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GEORGE W. F. MULLISS HOUSE, MARTINSBURG, BERKELEY COUNTY, WV, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boyd Avenue Historic District WV, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ELIZABETH KUNKEL HOUSE, MARTINSBURG, BERKELEY COUNTY, WV, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KEARFOTT-BANE HOUSE, BAKER HEIGHTS, BERKELEY COUNTY, WV, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RUSH-MILLER HOUSE, SMOKETOWN, BERKELEY COUNTY, WV, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elias Pitzer House, Susanseibert, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View of Van Metre Ford Bridge from creek side, Chas. J. Owens IV, CC0
- MARTINSBURG MINING, MANUFACTURING & IMPROVEMENT CO. HISTORIC DISTRICT, BERKELEY COUNTY, WV, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westphal Hose Co.5, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JOHN EVANS HOUSE, BERKELEY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Adam Stephen House, Seibert5656, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EdwardTabbHouse, SewingTaylor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DECATUR HEDGES HOUSE, HEDGESVILLE, BERKELEY COUNTY, WV, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Apollo Theatre, Martinsburg WV, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 3.0
- S Water St Historic District, Seibert5656, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JOHN VANMETRE HOUSE, BERKELEY COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 209 South Raleigh Street, APK, CC BY 4.0
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