Rivesville West Virginia Map

About Rivesville, West Virginia

Rivesville is a locality in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 627. The population density is 516.2 people per km². Rivesville is located at 39.5298°N, 80.1167°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26588.

Rivesville rests where the Cheat River, a ribbon of dark, flowing water, carves its patient path through rolling hills. It lies 11.0 miles south-west of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 231°T), and is situated 3.4 miles north-north-east of Fairmont. The land here is a study in greens and browns, a tapestry woven from dense woodland and fields that slope gently towards the water's edge. Majestic oaks and maples, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the sky, form verdant canopies that whisper secrets in the breeze, while the air itself carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil and the distant murmur of the river's constant journey. Sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, paints the landscape in shifting hues of amber and gold, illuminating the rugged beauty of this West Virginia setting. The history of Rivesville is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that frame its outskirts, a narrative shaped by the ebb and flow of industry and the enduring spirit of its people. Once a vital hub for coal mining, the echoes of that robust past can still be felt in the very character of the place, a quiet strength that underpins the everyday rhythm of life. The Cheat River, though no longer a bustling artery of commerce, remains a constant presence, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and the steady, unhurried pace of Rivesville. Local families, many with generations tied to this land, continue to cultivate its bounty, their lives intertwined with the agricultural heritage that predates the mines and promises to endure long after.

About This Rivesville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rivesville, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.529806, -80.116742. 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 Rivesville and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Rivesville includes the ZIP code (26588), telephone area code (304), county seat of Marion County (Fairmont), and school district assignment (Marion 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 Rivesville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.