Williamstown, West Virginia
Williamstown is a city of 2,980 people in Wood County, West Virginia.
Why visit Williamstown
Townapedia lists 57 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 62 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marietta–Williamstown Interstate Bridge, Williamstown Bridge, The Castle Historic House Museum and Harmar Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Williamstown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Williamstown
Williamstown is a city in Wood County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River. It is part of the Parkersburg–Vienna metropolitan area. The population was 2,997 at the 2020 census. The now closed Fenton Art Glass Company was located in the city.
From the Wikipedia article Williamstown, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Marietta–Williamstown Interstate Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Williamstown Bridge
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Bridge in West Virginia and Ohio, United States
Museums and landmarks57
The Castle Historic House Museum
Museum · 1.5 mi
418 4th Street, Marietta
Apr,May: Mo,Th,Fr 10:00-16:00; Apr,May: Sa,Su 13:00-16:00;...
Harmar Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America
Marietta Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Marietta, Ohio
Henderson Hall Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Collection of buildings and land registered as a historic district in Wood County, West Virginia, United States of America
Ohio Company Land Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in Marietta, Ohio, USA
Rufus Putnam House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Tomlinson Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in West Virginia, United States
W. P. Snyder, Jr.
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Stern-wheel boat, docked in Marietta, Ohio
Childrens Toy & Doll Museum;Childrens Toy and Doll Museum
Museum · 0.8 mi
206 Gilman Avenue, Marietta
Sa,Su 13:00-16:00
The Castle
Museum · 1.5 mi
Historic building now museum in Marietta, Ohio
Campus Martius Museum
Museum · 1.6 mi
History museum in Marietta, Ohio
45 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
Fort Street Pollinator Habitat
Park · 1.0 mi
A community garden focused on native plant species to promote a healthy place for pollinators thrive.
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes62
Jeremiah's Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
165 Front Street, Marietta
Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Over The Moon Pub and Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
170 Front Street, Marietta
Mo-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr 17:00-24:00; Sa 11:30-24:00
The Boat House
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.7 mi
218 Virginia Street
Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-22:00
The Original Pizza Place
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
231 2nd Street, Marietta
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
118 North 7th Street, Marietta
Mo-We 06:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-18:00; Su 06:00-16:00
Black Diamond Brewery & Distillery
Bar and pub · American · 0.9 mi
167 Front Street, Marietta
Tu 16:00-21:00; We, Th 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-15:00
Kreamy Kreations
Ice cream · 0.9 mi
106 Greene Street, Marietta
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
The Bakery and Coffeehouse
Bakery · 0.4 mi
130 West 4 1/2 Street, Williamstown
Mo-Fr 06:30-14:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
50 more on the map.
History
Williamstown was named for Isaac Williams (1737–1820), who settled here in 1787. Williams had served under General Braddock (1755) as a ranger and spy and under Governor Dunmore (1774) fighting against the Shawnee. His home was on 400 acres on the Ohio River opposite the mouth of the Muskingum River, site of Marietta, Ohio, which was founded about a year after he arrived. Other local namesakes include Williams Creek and Williams District. The settlement was known as Williamsport to Ohio River travelers until 1822 when the present name was formalized.
Located in Williamstown is the Tomlinson Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Located near Williamstown is the Henderson Hall Historic District.
From the History section of Williamstown, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Magnuson Hotel on the Interstate
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
1339 Highland Avenue, Williamstown
Churches and places of worship22
First Unitarian Church of Marietta
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
St Luke's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.5 mi
401 Scammel Street, Marietta
Crown of Life Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 1.5 mi
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare4
Map of Williamstown
220 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.5 in | 7.2 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 3.1 in | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 31°F | 4.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 41°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 3.6 in | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marietta Wwtp (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
Wood County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Mud/Landslide)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Marietta 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Boaz 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Reno 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Devola 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Vienna 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Parkersburg 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Belpre 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Newport 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- St. Marys 13 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Blennerhassett 14 mi southwest, about 22 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
- Williamstown West Virginia Highland Avenue, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Marietta Historic District, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Harmar, Ohio, Aparkswv, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Unitarian Church Of Marietta, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Ohio Company Land Office 2010 08 25, Roseohioresident, Public domain
- Rufus Putnam House 1903, Thomas Summers, Public domain
- W.P.SnyderJr, J Clear ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- HendersonHallWilliamstownWV FRONT, Chrispainter1966, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TheCastle MariettaOhio, Chrispainter1966, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Muskingum Island, Aparkswv, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tomlinson Mansion front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Home sweet home - Ohio Riverfront, User: (WT-shared) 2old at wts wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marietta College Ambulance Unit Memeorial in Marietta Ohio - plaque 1 and 2, Jonathan A Brier, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marietta College Ambulance Unit Memeorial in Marietta Ohio - plaque 1, Jonathan A Brier, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marietta College Ambulance Unit Memeorial in Marietta Ohio - plaque 2, Jonathan A Brier, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Harmar Elementary School, Market Street and Fort Street, Harmar, Marietta, OH - 54307469411, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Harmar Elementary School, Market Street and Fort Street, Harmar, Marietta, OH - 54306601482, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Harmar Elementary School, Market Street and Fort Street, Harmar, Marietta, OH - 54306602157, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Harmar Elementary School, Market Street and Fort Street, Harmar, Marietta, OH - 54307722933, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Harmar Elementary School, Market Street and Fort Street, Harmar, Marietta, OH - 54307470736, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Harmar Elementary School, Market Street and Fort Street, Harmar, Marietta, OH - 54307905925, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Harmar Elementary School, Market Street and Fort Street, Harmar, Marietta, OH - 54307709329, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brigadier General Benjamin Dana Fearing Historic Marker (side 2) with The Henry Fearing House, Jonathan A Brier, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brigadier General Benjamin Dana Fearing Historical Marker, Gilman Avenue, Harmar, Marietta, OH - 54307721188, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gilman Avenue, Harmar, Marietta, OH - 54307720853, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fearing House, Gilman Avenue and Market Street, Harmar, Marietta, OH - 54307720908, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brigadier General Benjamin Dana Fearing Historic Marker (side 2), Jonathan A Brier, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Harmar Monument, Fort Square, Harmar, Marietta, OH, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fort Harmar Monument, Wolfgang8741, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brigadier General Benjamin Dana Fearing Historical Marker, Gilman Avenue, Harmar, Marietta, OH, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brigadier General Benjamin Dana Fearing Historic Marker (side 1), Jonathan A Brier, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Harmar Elementary School, Market Street and Fort Street, Harmar, Marietta, OH - 54307722053, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fort Harmar Historical Marker, Fort Square, Harmar, Marietta, OH, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fearing House, Gilman Avenue and Market Street, Harmar, Marietta, OH - 54307904900, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fearing House, Gilman Avenue and Market Street, Harmar, Marietta, OH - 54306601307, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Harmar Elementary School, Market Street and Fort Street, Harmar, Marietta, OH, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fearing House, Gilman Avenue and Market Street, Harmar, Marietta, OH - 54307721173, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fearing House, Gilman Avenue and Market Street, Harmar, Marietta, OH - 54307708299, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fearing House, Gilman Avenue and Market Street, Harmar, Marietta, OH - 54306600312, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fearing House, Gilman Avenue and Market Street, Harmar, Marietta, OH, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
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