Description: Official website of the Town of Davis, West Virginia. Davis, West Virginia is a small municipality located in the mountainous heart of Tucker County, WV.
Davis, West Virginia is a small municipality located in the mountainous heart of Tucker County. At 3,520 feet elevation, Davis is the highest incorporated town in the state. It is located along the Blackwater River a few miles north of Canaan Valley, the highest sizable valley east of the Mississippi. Davis is located at the western end of I-48, a short 2.5 hour drive from DC, 3 hours from Pittsburgh, 3.5 hours from Baltimore and 4.5 hours from Columbus, OH. It is within driving distance of many other major
Davis provides a refreshingly eclectic-yet-utilitarian atmosphere unlike anywhere else in West Virginia. It’s a peaceful place where time moves a little slower; a place where you can see the stars at night. It’s the kind of place that when you travel – no matter where your adventures lead – you’re always excited to come back home.
The folks who call Davis, and Tucker County, home are incredibly passionate about living here, and that passion is palpable in the smiles of residents and storefronts of local businesses. It’s a place where you’ll get a homey “howdy” from local passersby and recommendations on the best trails from local adventurers, and you’ll be on a first-name basis with the barkeep after a few local pints.