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West Liberty, West Virginia

West Liberty is a town in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,557 at the 2020 census.[2] It is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area.

West Liberty, West Virginia

United States

West Virginia

Ohio

1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2)

1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2)

0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)

1,224 ft (373 m)

1,557

1,548

1,325.09/sq mi (511.77/km2)

UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))

UTC-4 (EDT)

26074

304

54-85876[3]

1555947[4]

History[edit]

West Liberty was given its name during the American Revolution.[5][6] It served as the county seat of Ohio County, Virginia from 1777 to 1797.

Geography[edit]

West Liberty is located at 40°9′56″N 80°35′41″W / 40.16556°N 80.59472°W / 40.16556; -80.59472 (40.165495, −80.594656).[7]


According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.68 square miles (1.76 km2), all land.[8]

Education[edit]

West Liberty is the site of West Liberty University.[11]

(1789–1871), served in the U.S. Senate as well as serving as the Secretary of the Treasury and the first Secretary of the Interior

Thomas Ewing