Century West Virginia Map

About Century, West Virginia

Century is a locality in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 110. The population density is 98.1 people per km². Century is located at 39.0998°N, 80.1887°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26238.

Century breathes a quiet existence under the wide, rolling Appalachian sky. It lies 38.7 miles south-south-west of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 199°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-north-east of Buckhannon. The land here is a tapestry of steep hillsides, cloaked in the deep greens of hardwood forests that whisper secrets on the breeze. Small, clear streams, born from the higher elevations, meander through the valleys, their waters tumbling over smooth, grey stones, catching the dappled sunlight filtering through the dense canopy. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the clean, sharp perfume of pine. Fields, where they exist, are carved out of the slopes with a determined, almost stubborn grace, their rich soil a testament to generations of careful cultivation. The history of Century is intertwined with the bounty of the land and the resilience of its people. Once a vital stop along a railway line, its fortunes ebbed and flowed with the demands of industry and the shifting tides of economic necessity. The echoes of logging operations and perhaps even coal mining can still be felt in the landscape, in the way the land has been shaped and reshaped. Today, the local economy is more modest, relying on the enduring spirit of small farms and the quiet industry of its residents, who maintain a deep connection to the natural world that surrounds them. The rhythm of life in Century is dictated by the seasons, by the slow unfurling of spring buds and the crisp descent of autumn leaves, a pace that allows for contemplation and a profound appreciation of the simple beauty found in this corner of Barbour County.

About This Century Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Century, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.099818, -80.188695. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Century and Barbour County.

Detailed location data for Century includes the ZIP code (26238), telephone area code (304), county seat of Barbour County (Philippi), and school district assignment (Barbour County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Century is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.