Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Shepherdstown: a town in West Virginia
About
Shepherdstown is a town located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,734 and a population density of 1,783 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,922 inhabitants.
The town was created 292 years ago in 1733.
Quick Facts about Shepherdstown
| Population | 1,922 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Postal code | 25443 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 0.97 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.4301,-77.8042 |
| Altitude | 400 feet / 122, 122 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1734 (292 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:14:44 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,976 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.78% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Shepherdstown is located at 39°25'48"N 77°48'15"W (39.4301000, -77.8041600).
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Official website of Shepherdstown
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Shepherdstown increased by 9.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,734 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,158 | 19.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,136 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,086 | -2.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,051 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,981 | -3.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,800 | -10.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,802 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,880 | 4.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,911 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,922 | 0.57% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Shepherdstown
1Morgan's Grove Park
Kearneysville Pike, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, United States View details
Phone: +13048763323 | Website available
Where to Stay in Shepherdstown
1Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
233 Lowe Dr, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, United States View details
Phone: +13048767000 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Shepherdstown
1Shepherdstown City Hall
104 S King St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 View details
Phone: +13048762312 | Website available
People born in Shepherdstown (16)
People born in Shepherdstown, including movie actress & director Courtney Cummz, politician Jesse B. Thomas, Governor of Ohio Robert Lucas, .
More notable people
- Henry Bedinger (American politician (1812-1858)) he was born in 03/02/1812
- Thomas Van Swearingen (American politician) he was born in 05/05/1784
- Alexander Boteler (American politician) he was born in 16/05/1815
- Edwin Gray Lee (Confederate Army general) he was born in 27/05/1836
- John James Abert (American soldier) he was born in 01/01/1788
- Abraham Shepherd (American politician) he was born in 13/08/1776
- Benjamin Carl Unseld (American gospel musician) he was born in 18/10/1843
- Florence A. Blanchfield (American military nurse) she was born in 01/04/1884
- Jim Tennant (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 03/03/1907
- Matthew Page Andrews (American teacher and author) he was born in 15/07/1879
- Henry Kyd Douglas (Confederate staff officer during the American Civil War) he was born in 29/09/1838
- John J. Wysong he was born in 12/02/1839
- Cherri Branson (politician) she was born in 01/01/1959
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Shepherdstown, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237792 | Shepherd University | Shepherdstown (WV) | 25443 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Shepherdstown, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Shepherdstown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherdstown Post Office | Shepherdstown (WV) | 25443 |
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 |
| Ranson | 4,941 | City 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
Shepherdstown distances to largest West Virginia cities