Charles Town, West Virginia
Charles Town is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 6,534 at the 2020 census. The city is named for its founder Charles Washington, youngest brother of President George Washington. It is part of the northwestern fringes of the Washington metropolitan area.
Charles Town, West Virginia | |
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City | |
Jefferson County Courthouse in Charles Town | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location of Charles Town in Jefferson County, West Virginia. | |
| Coordinates: 39°16′02″N 77°52′22″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson |
| Named for | Charles Washington |
| Area | |
| • City | 5.83 sq mi (15.11 km2) |
| • Land | 5.83 sq mi (15.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (164 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • City | 6,534 |
| • Density | 1,033.25/sq mi (398.93/km2) |
| • Metro | 5,582,170 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 25414 |
| Area code(s) | Area codes 304 and 681 |
| FIPS code | 54-14610 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390574 |
| Website | charlestownwv.us |
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