Romney, West Virginia

Romney, West Virginia
National Building in downtown Romney
Motto: 
"First in West Virginia – Est. 1762"
Interactive map of Romney, West Virginia
Romney
Romney
Romney
Romney
Coordinates: 39°20′32″N 78°45′12″W / 39.34222°N 78.75333°W / 39.34222; -78.75333
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyHampshire
IncorporationDecember 23, 1762
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • BodyRomney Town Council
 • MayorBeverly C. Keadle (D)
Area
 • Total
0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2)
 • Land0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
804 ft (245 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,722
 • Estimate 
(2021)
1,717
 • Density1,764.6/sq mi (681.32/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
26757
Area code304
FIPS code54-70084
GNIS feature ID2390646
Websitetownofromney.com

Romney is a town in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 1,722 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Winchester, Virginia metropolitan area. The town was established in 1762 along with Shepherdstown; together, they are the two oldest towns in West Virginia.