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Elkins
Elkins, WV, United States of America · West Virginia
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About Elkins
Elkins is a city in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 6,950 at the 2020 census. It lies along the Tygart Valley River and was incorporated in 1890, taking its name from Stephen B. Elkins, the city's co-founder and later U.S. Senator from West Virginia. Elkins is home to Davis and Elkins College and the Mountain State Forest Festival, held in early October every year.
- Best time
- May - Oct
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Population
- 6,934
- Elevation
- 587 m
Local guide
Things to do
Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.
- Old Brick PlayhouseTheatre · Old Brick Playhouse, Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241, United States of America
- Outdoor AmphitheaterTheatre · Outdoor Amphitheater, College Street, Elkins, WV 26241, United States of America
- Boiler House TheatreTheatre · Boiler House Theatre, Sycamore Street, Elkins, WV 26241, United States of America
- Veteran's Memorial ParkPark · Veteran's Memorial Park, Elkins, West Virginia, United States of America
- Davis Street ParkPark · Davis Street Park, Elkins, West Virginia, United States of America
Sightseeing
Top attractions
Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.
- Elkins City ParkPark · Elkins City Park, Elkins, West Virginia, United States of America
- H.G. Davis "Iron Horse" StatueSightseeing · H.G. Davis "Iron Horse" Statue, Hemlock Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241, United States of America
- College Street ParkPark · College Street Park, Elkins, West Virginia, United States of America
- West Virginia Railroad MuseumMuseum · West Virginia Railroad Museum, Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241, United States of America
- Elkins RoundhouseSightseeing · Elkins Roundhouse, Martin Street, Elkins, WV 26241, United States of America
Good to know
FAQs about Elkins
May - Oct
Location
Elkins, WV, United States of America
Elkins, WV, United States of America
38.9259° N, 79.8467° W
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