Williamson, West Virginia
Williamson is a city of 2,919 people in Mingo County, West Virginia.
Why visit Williamson
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Southside Mall Theatre, Mountaineer Hotel and Coal House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Williamson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Williamson
Williamson is a city in and the county seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States, along the Tug Fork River. The population was 3,042 at the 2020 census. It is the county's largest and most populous city. Williamson is home to Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.
From the Wikipedia article Williamson, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks6
Mountaineer Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Hotel in Williamson, United States of America
Coal House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in downtown Williamson, West Virginia
Elven C. Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
R. T. Price House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in West Virginia, United States
Williamson Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Williamson Field House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes14
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.5 mi
318 Southside Mall, South Williamson
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
117 Goody Road, S Williamson
Mo-We 07:00-21:00; Th-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-19:00
Siam Smile
Fast food · Thai · 1.2 mi
28276 US Highway 119, Goody
Mo-Su 09:00-19:00
2 more on the map.
History
Williamson was incorporated in 1905. Most historians believe that Williamson was named in honor of Wallace J. Williamson. He owned the land where Williamson now stands, earned a fortune in real estate investments in the area, and founded the city's first bank and its first hotel. Others claim that the city was named for Wallace's father, Benjamin F. Williamson. He owned most of the land in the region before dividing it among his sons.
Williamson grew rapidly once the railroad connected into the town. Its population, just 688 in 1900, jumped to 6,819 in 1920 and 9,410 in 1930.
From the History section of Williamson, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship14
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Southern West Virginia Community / Technical College - Williamson Campus
School · 1.2 mi
1601 Armory Drive, Williamson
Mingo County Extended Learning Center - Adult Only
School · 5.1 mi
165 Bulldog Blvd, Delbarton
Healthcare2
Map of Williamson
60 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 26°F | 3.4 in | 4.4 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 29°F | 3.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 34°F | 4.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 79°F | 54°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 62°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 59°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 47°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 35°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 30°F | 4.1 in | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Williamson Hcn (0 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
Mingo County has had 25 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)
- 2021-05-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-05-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pike County Airport (PVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Coal Run Village 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Mount Gay-Shamrock 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Pikeville 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Logan 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Man 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Prestonsburg 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- West Van Lear 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Paintsville 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Oceana 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Louisa 36 mi northwest, about 57 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
- Williamson, West Virginia; view looking down East 2nd Ave, FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mountaineer Hotel; Williamson, West Virginia, FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Coalhouse-williamsonwv2, Badagnani at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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