Moorefield, West Virginia
Moorefield is a town of 2,525 people in Hardy County, West Virginia.
Why visit Moorefield
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 12 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include South Branch Cinema 6, Moorefield Historic District and Judge J. W. F. Allen House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 21 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Moorefield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Moorefield
Moorefield is a town in and the county seat of Hardy County, West Virginia, United States. It is located at the confluence of the South Branch Potomac River and the South Fork South Branch Potomac River. Moorefield was originally chartered in 1777; it was named for Conrad Moore, who owned the land upon which the town was laid out. The population was 2,527 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Moorefield, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
McCoy Grand Theatre and Museum
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
121 North Main Street, Moorefield
Museums and landmarks11
Moorefield Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Moorefield, West Virginia
Judge J. W. F. Allen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
United States historic place
Mill Island
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Human settlement in West Virginia, United States of America
Old Hardy County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
County courthouse in West Virginia, United States of America
Old Stone Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
P.W. Inskeep House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
The Meadows
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
The Willows
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Thomas Maslin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Wilson-Kuykendall Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Restaurants and cafes12
South Branch Smokehouse BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue, Burger · 1.1 mi
1542 US Highway 220 North, Moorefield
Gennaro's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 0.5 mi
139 North Main Street, Moorefield
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.6 mi
733 North Main Street, Moorefield
Tu-Fr 08:00-22:00, Sa 08:00-21:00, Mo 08:00-21:00, Su 09:00-21:00
Where to stay2
History
Moorefield is situated in the South Branch Valley along the South Branch of the Potomac River. Native Americans populated this area for thousands of years. For centuries, they farmed along the river and hunted in the surrounding mountains. The historic Shawnee people, who spoke a Central Algonquian language in the same family as other tribes in their region, occupied this area when Anglo-European settlers began arriving in the early 18th century, attracted by the fertile land. This early settlement was centered on the community of Old Fields, referring to former Native American lands. This is located about five miles to the north of present-day Moorefield.
Conflict between the mostly British settlers and Native American peoples broke out during the French and Indian War. The British colonists constructed two fortifications to guard the South Branch Valley in the vicinity of Moorefield. Fort Buttermilk was erected in 1756 and garrisoned by Captain Thomas Waggoner's Virginia Regiment Company. A second fortress, Fort Pleasant, situated at Henry Van Meter's Farm at Old Fields, guarded the northern side of the valley. It was also garrisoned by Waggoner's Virginia Regiment Company. In the spring of 1756, soldiers from Forts Buttermilk and Pleasant clashed with Shawnee warriors under Bemino (also known as Killbuck) at the Battle of the Trough.
From the History section of Moorefield, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Epiphany Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
2029 State Route 55, Moorefield
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.4 mi
309 Winchester Avenue, Moorefield
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Moorefield Intermediate School
School · 0.8 mi
345 Caledonia Heights Rd, Moorefield
Healthcare4
Map of Moorefield
48 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 20°F | 2.2 in | 6.6 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 22°F | 1.7 in | 4.9 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 28°F | 2.9 in | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 38°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 58°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 60°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 52°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 41°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 30°F | 2.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 24°F | 2.3 in | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Moorefield 1 Sse (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
Hardy County has had 13 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)
- 2018-07-12: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-07-23: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Grant County Airport (PGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Basye 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Keyser 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Woodstock 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Edinburg 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Mount Jackson 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Maurertown 28 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Westernport 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
- Timberville 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Strasburg 33 mi east, about 54 min by car
- Broadway 33 mi south, about 53 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
- Hardy County Courthouse-Moorefield WV, Andrew Bain, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moorefield High School 2020a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moorefield Elementary School 2020a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moorefield High School 2020b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moorefield Elementary School 2020b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- N. Main Street Moorefield 2020d, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- N. Main Street Moorefield 2020e, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House on Elm Street Moorefield 2020, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moorefield American Legion 2020, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USDA Moorefield Service Center 2020, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- N. Main Street Moorefield 2020c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-08 14 58 18 View south along U.S. Route 220 and West Virginia State Route 28 and west along West Virginia State Route 55 (Main Street) near Williams Street in Moorefield, Hardy County, West..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Hardy County Courthouse Moorefield WV 2018 09 22 14, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Hardy County Courthouse Moorefield WV 2018 09 22 15, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Building on Water Plant Drive Moorefield 2020, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moorefield Town Hall 2020, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Hardy County Courthouse Moorefield WV 2018 09 22 17, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Hardy County Courthouse Moorefield WV 2018 09 22 16, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Hardy County Courthouse Moorefield WV 2018 09 22 13, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Building on Winchester Avenue Moorefield 2020, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Hardy County Courthouse Moorefield WV 2018 09 22 10, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Hardy County Courthouse Moorefield WV 2018 09 22 09, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Hardy County Courthouse Moorefield WV 2018 09 22 11, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Hardy County Courthouse Moorefield WV 2018 09 22 08, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Hardy County Courthouse Moorefield WV 2018 09 22 12, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Hardy County Courthouse Moorefield WV 2018 09 22 01, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Hardy County Courthouse Moorefield WV 2018 09 22 07, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-08 15 32 51 View north along U.S. Route 220 and West Virginia State Route 28 and east along West Virginia State Route 55 (Main Street) at Washington Street in Moorefield, Hardy County, West..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Hardy County Courthouse Moorefield WV 2018 09 22 06, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Hardy County Courthouse Moorefield WV 2018 09 22 03, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McCoy's Grand Theatre 2020b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Maslin House 2020a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Judge J. W. F. Allen House 2020, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Stone Tavern 2020b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WILSON-KUYKENDALL FARM, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Olivet Cemetery 2020b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Olivet Cemetery 2020a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Olivet Cemetery 2020c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church the First, Church the Second, Taber Andrew Bain, CC BY 2.0
- P. W. Inskeep House 2020a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
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