Hillsboro, West Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hillsboro, Pocahontas County.
| City | Hillsboro |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.135397 |
| Longitude | -80.213126 |
| Population | 194 |
| Density | 127.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Hillsboro is a locality in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 194. The population density is 127.5 people per km². Hillsboro is located at 38.1354°N, 80.2131°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24946.
Hillsboro rests in a broad, fertile valley, cradled by the ancient, forested slopes of the Alleghenies. It lies 58.8 miles north of Salem, VA (from Salem, VA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-west of Marlinton. The landscape here is a study in soft greens and blues, where rolling fields of pasture give way to the deep, shadowed hues of mature woodlands. The Pocahontas River, a silver thread, meanders lazily through the valley floor, its gentle currents reflecting the vast, often cloud-sculpted sky. The air itself carries a certain crispness, a clean scent of pine and damp earth, particularly potent in the early morning mist that often shrouds the valley. The character of Hillsboro is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life unfolds with a deliberate, unhurried grace. The history of Hillsboro is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its valley and the enduring spirit of its settlers. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, with families cultivating the rich soil for produce and livestock, their efforts a quiet testament to the land's generosity. The economy, while diverse, still holds a strong connection to the earth, supporting local crafts and small businesses that thrive on the valley's natural resources. Evidence of past eras can be seen in the sturdy, weathered architecture of older farmsteads, and in the way the community collectively cherishes its heritage. Hillsboro, with its roots firmly planted in the soil, continues to draw strength from the enduring rhythms of nature and the close bonds of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hillsboro, West Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Hillsboro and Pocahontas County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Hillsboro is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Hillsboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |