Ranson, West Virginia
Ranson: City in West Virginia
About
Ranson is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
Quick Facts about Ranson
| Population : | 4,941 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Area : | 8.05 km2 |
| Altitude : | 518 feet / 158 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1890 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:52:40 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 25438 |
Geography
Ranson is located at 39°17'42"N 77°51'38"W (39.2951000, -77.8605500).
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Best Things to Do in Ranson
1 Charlestown Junction - Railroad Diamond
109 Valley Branch Dr, Ranson, WV 25438, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Ranson
1 Ranson City Hall
312 S Mildred St, Ranson, WV 25438 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Ranson (1)
American football player Dewey McDonald was born in Ranson
Schools in Ranson
College & universities near Ranson, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449339 | American Public University System | Charles Town (WV) | 25414 |
| 475398 | Catholic Distance University | Charles Town (WV) | 25414 |
| 237792 | Shepherd University | Shepherdstown (WV) | 25443 |
| 238005 | International Beauty School 4 | Martinsburg (WV) | 25401 |
| 446774 | Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | Martinsburg (WV) | 25403 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ranson, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFY | Harpers Ferry | Potomac St. & Shenandoah St. | RAIL |
| MRB | Martinsburg station | 229 East Martin St. | RAIL |
| HAG | Hagerstown, MD | 123 West Franklin Street | BUS |
| FRC | Frederick, MD | 100 South East Street | RAIL |
| FRR | Frederick Airport, MD | 1341 Hughes Ford Road | BUS |
Post offices near Ranson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Town Post Office | Charles Town (WV) | 25414 |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Town | 6,029 | City in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States |
| Shepherdstown | 1,922 | A town in West Virginia |
| Bolivar | 1,018 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Harpers Ferry | 285 | Town in West Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Ranson distances to largest West Virginia cities
