Hampshire County boasts everything from the Civil War era to modern day technology. Come visit our historical county and see what we have to offer.

Hampshire County, West Virginia's oldest and first county. Located on West Virginia's eastern panhandle close to Cumberland, MD, Winchester, VA, and Martinsburg, WV. On the edge of the Washington/Baltimore Metropolitan areas, this beautiful place once surveyed by George Washington is proving attractive to many people seeking a more relaxed and friendly way of life. Many folks have come to visit and decided never to leave.

Potomac Eagle Rail Excursion. The historic Potomac is one of America's most beautiful train rides. Enjoy a narrated excursion through a tranquil and pristine mountain valley. View historic farms and lush mountain greenery. Around every curve you are rewarded with the splendor of native wildflowers, evergreens, and mixed hardwoods in an unspoiled environment. Experience "The Trough," a spectacular narrow gorge, the nesting home of the bald eagle. Below you runs the South Branch of the Potomac River, where the water is so clear you can see the fish as they lie resting in the shade. As a protected species, the bald eagle thrives in this area. For reservation and further information contact at 304-424-0736 or log on at www.potomaceagle.info

Hampshire Wellness & Fitness is the only Center of its kind in Hampshire County it offers, personalized service that incorporates a healthy combination of exercise, nutrition, and education. Services feature state of the art fitness equipment, professional management and staff, as well as a full menu of services designed to create an invigoration, relaxing experience. These include a heated Iap pool and therapy pool, full gym and indoor track, massage therapy, nutrition counseling and all types of physical rehabilitation services.
Kidz in motion is a service offered for parents with children 6 months to 9 years as an active day care while parents are using the center. Contact HWF at 304‑822‑7255 They are located in Hampshire Square, Rt. 50, east of Romney.

The New Hampshire Memorial Hospital 65,000 square‑foot facility will nearly double the size of the existing hospital and include 14 acute‑care and 30 long‑term care beds, a six‑bed outpatient surgical department, six‑bed emergency department, helipad, and a 24,000 square‑foot medical office building. The project is expected to be completed in 2011.

Fort Mill Ridge was constructed by union soldiers between March and June of 1863. In its location atop the ridge, the fortification stands about 400 feet above the surrounding countryside. Once completed, the fort established a strong artillery position that dominated the important access points into Romney that otherwise would have been difficult to overrun.

FMR is located 2 miles west of Romney just off Rt. 50 on Core Road. We welcome you to Hampshire County and invite you to visit and enjoy our communities, natural landscapes, historic sites, and visitor amenities. For more information about the Fort Mill Ridge Foundation, please contact us at 304-822‑4320

Fort Edwards is located in Capon Bridge WV, about 25 miles east of Romney. It is an archaeological site of Hampshire County's earliest settlers and site of a French and Indian War fort. Contact them on line at www.fortedwards.org