Capon Bridge, WV (West Virginia), a community in Hampshire County, was incorporated in 1902 and named for a bridge over the Cacapon River there. The town is the site of Fort Edwards archaeological site and visitor center, where the remains of a 1750s frontier fortress are being studied and interpreted.
Lodging near Capon Bridge, West Virginia
Parks & Public Recreation
The following parks and public recreation areas are located within 20 miles of Capon Bridge.
- Central Hampshire Park
- Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area
- Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area
- Short Mountain Wildlife Management Area
Location
The community is on highway US-50 approximately 25 miles east of Romney, West Virginia, 26 miles northeast of Wardensville, West Virginia, and 20 miles west of Winchester, Virginia.
Map of Capon Bridge, West Virginia
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Regional Information
Capon Bridge is located in the Potomac Branches Region in eastern West Virginia.