Morgan County, in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia (WV), was established in 1820 and named in honor of General Daniel Morgan, a soldier and hero of the American Revolution.
Its county seat is at Bath, popularly known as Berkeley Springs, a perennial resort community established by George Washington.
The Potomac River skirts the northern border of the county, and the Cacapon River joins the Potomac in the county's eastern reaches, through which it has carved a broad, wooded valley.
Morgan is renowned for its vast orchards, mountain scenery, and productive farmland. Tourism and agriculture are the primary industries in Morgan County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 17,541.
Cities & Towns in Morgan County
Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Burnt Factory, West Virginia
Great Cacapon, West Virginia
Largent, West Virginia
Omps, West Virginia
Paw Paw, West Virginia
Ridge, West Virginia
Shady Grove, West Virginia
Sleepy Creek, West Virginia
Smith Crossroads, West Virginia
Stohrs Crossroads, West Virginia
Stotlers Crossroads, West Virginia
Parks & Public Recreation Facilities
Berkeley Springs State Park
Cacapon Resort State Park
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
North Berkeley Community Park (Berkeley Springs, WV)
Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area
Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area
Morgan County Historic Landmarks
Berkeley Castle (Berkeley Springs, WV)
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area
The county is part of the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, a forested region spanning more than 500 square miles in central Appalachia, where tourism and forestry are key industries.
Regional Information for Morgan County, West Virginia
For further information on lodging, dining, and recreation in Morgan County, please refer to our guide to travel in the Eastern Panhandle Region of eastern West Virginia, where Morgan County is located.
