About

The town of Paw Paw is located in Morgan County, WV along the banks of the Historic Potomac River. It is the western terminus of state route #9.  Paw Paw is just across the river from the state of Maryland and the Great Allegheny Passage recreation trail, which begins west of Pittsburgh and terminates in Washington, DC. The famous Paw Paw tunnel on the C& O Canal National Historic Park is included in this trail.

Paw Paw has a graded school and high school, public library, Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Squad, Senior Center, Mountaineer Community Health Center, Post Office, three restaurants, Central Hardware store, gas station with food available, Dollar General Store, eight churches, a bed and breakfast and a town park.  Organizations include, an American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Lion’s club, CEOS club, 4-H club and Girl Scouts.

The town has its own water and sewer system witch includes a treatment plant that purifies water from the river and recycles it back into the Potomac River.

At present the Town has a population of 524 and is governed by a mayor and town council.  There is no industry in the town. Most people travel to Winchester or Cumberland to seek employment.

The town is a pleasant little community being a good place to rear children and retire.

Current Population: 524

Mayor: Alton Wolfe
Recorder: Regina Brack
Council: Susie Fletcher, Jennifer Wolfe, Rose Newlon, Doreen Willis, Tabby Kerns

Council Meets first Monday of every month at 7pm. Meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend.