Clarksburg, West Virginia

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Clarksburg, West Virginia
City of Clarksburg
Clarksburg Downtown Historic District
Flag of Clarksburg, West Virginia
Nickname(s): 
Jewel of the Hills
Motto(s): 
Proud Past...Unlimited Future
Location of Clarksburg in Harrison County, West Virginia.
Location of Clarksburg in Harrison County, West Virginia.
Coordinates: 39°17′N 80°21′W / 39.283°N 80.350°W / 39.283; -80.350Coordinates: 39°17′N 80°21′W / 39.283°N 80.350°W / 39.283; -80.350
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyHarrison
Established1785
Government
 • MayorRyan Kennedy
Area
 • City9.71 sq mi (25.16 km2)
 • Land9.71 sq mi (25.16 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
994 ft (303 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • City16,578
 • Estimate 
(2019)
15,225
 • Density1,567.49/sq mi (605.20/km2)
 • Metro
68,761
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code304
FIPS code54-15628
GNIS feature ID1537358[2]
WebsiteClarksburg, West Virginia

Clarksburg is a city in and the county seat of Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. The population of the city was 16,578 at the 2010 census.

References[change | change source]

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.