Matewan, West Virginia

About Matewan

Set in the southwestern part of West Virginia, Matewan is a tiny community, home to 374 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Matewan is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 680 residents per square mile.

📰 Matewan News Today

• WV Mine Wars Museum in Matewan displaying iconic Blair Mountain red bandana - Charleston Gazette-Mail Charleston Gazette-Mail · Aug 16
• Historic Matewan welcomes new public art through America250 mural project The Real WV · Jun 6
• Today in History May 19: West Virginia’s Matewan Massacre Baltimore Sun · May 19
• Obituary for William Everett May Jones & West Funeral Home · Mar 17
• Matewan mural showcases town history for America’s 250th anniversary WOWK 13 News · Jun 2

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Matewan Unique

• The only place in America named Matewan — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southwestern 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 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Matewan

• Wingo’s

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• AirBoat Rides and Tours · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Matewan

• Matewan Pk8

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Matewan

🏘️ Nearby Communities