Mount Hope, West Virginia
Mount Hope is a city of 1,504 people in Fayette County, West Virginia.
Why visit Mount Hope
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Appalachian Bible College, Packs Mountain, Bank of Glen Jean and Mount Hope Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Mount Hope
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Hope
Mount Hope is a city in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,125 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Hope, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Appalachian Bible College
School · 3.4 mi
Private religious college in West Virginia, U.S.
Museums and landmarks3
Bank of Glen Jean
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Mount Hope Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
New River Company General Office Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Office building in Mount Hope, West Virginia
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Gino's Pizza & Spaghetti House
Fast food · Pizza · 0.4 mi
901 Main Street, Mount Hope
History
Prior to the arrival of Europeans in Mount Hope, the land was used primarily by Native Americans for centuries until William Blake, Sr. became the first white settler in the area. During this time Blake built a Hotel, The Old Blake Inn, in order to house travelers and coal miners on their way through Mount Hope. Between the 1890s and 1930s, Mount Hope's population and economy were booming. Mount Hope's remoteness ended in 1894, when the Loup Creek Branch railroad line was extended into the area. A total of four mining operations opened up around the same time, spurring the growth of new housing, stores, and other businesses.
From the History section of Mount Hope, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Mount Hope
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 23°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 31°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 5.1 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 5.5 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 61°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oak Hill (5 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
Fayette County has had 20 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)
- 2024-05-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-11-28: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Bradley 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Beckley 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Mabscott 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- MacArthur 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Crab Orchard 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Fayetteville 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Daniels 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Ansted 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Montgomery 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Hinton 22 mi southeast, about 36 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
- Mount Hope West Virginia, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 3.0 us
- Bank of Glen Jean, Brian M. Powell (user Bitmapped on en.wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mt Hope Office, Coal town guy, CC BY-SA 3.0
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