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Rowlesburg West Virginia
Experience Beauty, Serenity and Hospitality in the Cheat River Valley
Rowlesburg West Virginia
Experience Beauty, Serenity and Hospitality in the Cheat River Valley
CHECK OUR CALENDAR FOR AVAILABLE 2021 UPDATES
Experience Beauty, Serenity and Hospitality in the Cheat River Valley
Experience Beauty, Serenity and Hospitality in the Cheat River Valley
Even though we don't know yet what may or may not be possible this year, we are cautiously looking at the possibility to host some events (albeit modified as needed).
The safety and health of visitors and volunteers is still of the highest priority during this pandemic.
Our calendar will be updated as information trickles in which may be at the last minute.
THE SZILAGYI CENTER IS STILL CLOSED FOR WINTER.
Thank you.
Take your time to find all there is to know about this town tucked away in the mountains.
Known for festivals, events, park, gardens and .... "A river runs through it...."
Rome was not build in one day .... neither will this mobile friendly website.
Adding information takes time and will be published "as we go".
Recurring events will be updated as new information is submitted.
Come back soon if your didn't find what you were looking for.
Last site update 02/15/2021
Only links to pages that have been created will work. We are updating the site as new information becomes available. Check back please.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
PENDING COVID-19 GUIDELINES
A weekend of fun with something for everyone!
SUNDAY AFTER THE CHRISTKINDLMART
Free concert - A hat is passed around.
Any flutists interested in playing can contact Janet Szilagyi - jlsz@aol.com
Name of the Town
Rowlesburg is a former railroad town along the Cheat River in Preston County, West Virginia.
It was incorporated as a town in 1858 and named for Thomas Rowle, a railroad engineer.
Nature and History
Rowlesburg is tucked away in the Cheat River Valley surrounded by majestic hills, rising on all sides from the banks of the beautiful Cheat River. October is Autumn Glory month. In 2005, the Downtown Rowlesburg Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
All Year Round!
Rowlesburg is known for its festivals, Civil War and railroad history, outdoor activities, antiques, dinners & dances. It has become a tourist destination. Travelers come from across the U.S. to raft and fish the “wild and wonderful” Cheat River for Rainbow Trout and Bass.
Never been to Rowlesburg?
Plan a visit during one of the events and you will experience the genuine friendliness and hospitality.
Once you've been here we hope you come back with friends and family!
Rowlesburg, Preston County's single or multiple day destination.
A unique experience awaits!
Facts about Rowlesburg
Dates in History
Then & Now Photo Gallery
The Flood of 1985
Churches
Organizations
Economic Vitality - Design
Promotion - Organization
Revitalization
Revitalization Committee (RRC)
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