Cowen, WV
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- 2,270 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Tucked into the hills of Webster County, Cowen is a quiet mountain community sitting right on the ridge between the Gauley and Elk rivers. Founded as a railroad town in the late 1800s, it grew up along the junction of Route 20 and Route 82. Today, it offers a laid-back rural lifestyle with plenty of open space, scenic woodlands, and a friendly, unhurried pace.
Just outside town along Route 20, Camp Caesar serves as one of the area's favorite local hubs. The sprawling 300-acre retreat hosts youth camps, community events, and the annual Webster County Fair every summer. With local schools just down the road in Upper Glade and great hunting, hiking, and trout fishing all around, Cowen is a peaceful, down-to-earth spot for anyone looking to settle into the central West Virginia mountains.
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