Pawpaws in Paw Paw, WV: The Fruit Behind Our Town’s Name Long before railroads, canals, or apple orchards shaped the Potomac Valley, the forests surrounding present‑day Paw Paw were filled […]
The 1985 Flood in Paw Paw, WV The Election Day Flood that changed Paw Paw forever On November 4–5, 1985, Paw Paw faced one of the most devastating natural disasters
The 1936 Flood in Paw Paw, WV The Great Flood that tested a small town’s strength In March 1936, Paw Paw faced one of the most destructive natural events in
How the Potomac River carved two defining moments into our town’s history Paw Paw’s story has always been tied to the Potomac River — a source of beauty, power, and,
The Orchard Era of Paw Paw, WV How apples shaped our town’s landscape, economy, and identity For much of the early–mid 20th century, Paw Paw was surrounded by rolling hills
Modern Traditions of Paw Paw, WV Paw Paw isn’t just a place with a rich past — it’s a town that continues to grow, gather, and celebrate together. Our traditions
Help Save Paw Paw’s Historic B&O Railroad Station! Nestled along the scenic Potomac River, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station in Paw Paw, West Virginia, is more than just a
Civil War In Paw Paw WV – Secrets Of Union Troops And Railroad Defense Although Paw Paw did not witness a major battlefield clash during the Civil War, the town
Paw Paw WV History Timeline – From Settlement to Today Paw Paw Through the Years 1700s–1800s: Early Settlement Families settle along the Potomac River, cultivating farms and homesteads that form
Paw Paw: Committed to Telling the Whole Story Recently, it has come to our attention that Paw Paw’s history is sometimes being presented through a narrow lens—one that highlights only