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Capon Bridge, West Virginia
Town · Population 426 · #159 in West Virginia
About Capon Bridge
Capon Bridge is a tiny community in northeastern West Virginia with an estimated population of 426.
Officially, Capon Bridge is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.71 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 600 residents per square mile.
📰 Capon Bridge News Today
- Patricia Lee "Pat" Watring Obituary | Giffin Funeral Homes | Capon Bridge, WV Tribute Archive · Aug 14
- West Virginia's 'Gateway To The Mountains' Is A Fairytale Town With Friendly Vibes And Riverfront Views islands.com · Oct 31
- Boy Scout group rescued in Capon Bridge after river trip goes awry WV MetroNews · May 24
- Mitchell Coak Obituary (1954 - 2026) - Capon Bridge, WV - Paulding Progress Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- Scouts rescued from Cacapon River in Hampshire County - The Cumberland Times-News The Cumberland Times-News · May 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Capon Bridge Unique
- The only place in America named Capon Bridge — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Capon Bridge
- Anthony's Jr
- Greg's Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Capon Bridge Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Capon Bridge
- Capon Bridge Park reviews ★
- Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area reviews ★
- Herman Rubenstein Memorial Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Slanesville Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Capon Bridge
- Capon Bridge Elementary School
- Capon Bridge Middle School
- Ice Mountain Elementary School
- Slanesville Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWest Virginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)426
Rank in state#159 of 230
Land area0.71 sq mi
Density600/sq mi
Coordinates39.3020, -78.4327