Princeton, West Virginia
Princeton is a city of 5,736 people in Mercer County, West Virginia.
Why visit Princeton
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lake Shawnee Amusement Park, Dr. James W. Hale House, Dr. Robert B. McNutt House and Princeton Youth Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 24 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Princeton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Princeton
Princeton is a city in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 5,872 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bluefield micropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Princeton, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Lake Shawnee Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 3.6 mi
Defunct amusement park in West Virginia
Museums and landmarks11
Dr. James W. Hale House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in West Virginia, United States
Dr. Robert B. McNutt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Mercer County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Courthouse in Princeton, West Virginia, United States
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Mercer Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Virginian Railway Yard Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes18
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
1271 Stafford Drive, Princeton
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.7 mi
326 Ingleside Road, Princeton
Mo-Th 09:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-24:00; Su 09:30-23:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
327 Ingleside Road, Princeton
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.4 mi
700 Stafford Drive, Princeton
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Papa John's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.7 mi
304 South Walker Street, Princeton
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-00:30; Su 10:30-23:00
6 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship47
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare6
Map of Princeton
124 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 22°F | 3.0 in | 7.5 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 24°F | 3.0 in | 5.7 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 30°F | 3.7 in | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 40°F | 3.6 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 48°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 40°F | 2.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 31°F | 2.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 3.2 in | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Athens (5 mi away), rain and snow from Princeton, 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
Mercer County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-02-26: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-12-09: Post-Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-03-31: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mercer County Airport (BLF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Athens 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Bluefield 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Bluewell 10 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Brush Fork 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Bluefield 13 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Narrows 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Pearisburg 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Mullens 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Hinton 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Beckley 28 mi north, about 45 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
- Princeton West Virginia, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Mercer County Courthouse West Virginia, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- McNutt House, Coal town guy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Princeton post office 24740, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mercer Street Historic District South Side Mercer St, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Silence in the Wind (10512051993), Forsaken Fotos from , Maryland, CC BY 2.0
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