Vance
in Hampshire County of West Virginia, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.378 and -78.739 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 22' 41" and W -78° 44' 19"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:16 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:11 am and 8:11 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Delve into Vance

Vance in Hampshire County (West Virginia) is located in United States about 97 mi (or 156 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Vance is now 01:16 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 12 airports close to Vance, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field in a distance of 58 mi (or 94 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in a distance of 115 mi (or 184 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Romney, Keyser, Cumberland, Moorefield and Petersburg. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 78 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 47%
Air Humidity 53%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

11°C (53 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

17°C (63 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Job Fair held in Romney

Published: September 29, 2009
Length: 17:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HampshireReview

Coverage of the 2009 Job Fair and Business Expo from Romney, WV.


GSX-R750 Dyno Run, Romney Cycle Center, Romney WV, June 2, 2012

Published: September 11, 2012
Length: 01:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gssdyno

GSX-R750 Dyno Run.


Steel City Airsoft 10/21/2011

Published: October 23, 2011
Length: 05:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tigernelli

Highlights from our visit to SCA on October 21, 2011. The gun used in this video is a G&G M4 electric blowback. Also called "The Raider"


High winds felt across region

Published: February 26, 2010
Length: 56:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HampshireReview

Report on this weeks weather across Hampshire County, WV. from journalist Greg Larry. The county was spared the snow but received high winds with gust as high as 60 mph.


Plumber Romney WV | 304-935-5154 | Plumbing Services West Virginia

Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 35:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Judith Jones

Plumber South Charleston WV | 304-935-5154 | Plumbing Services West Virginia Looking for the Best Plumber in West Virginia? We offer a complete plumbing service for new installations, repairs,...


Glidden Tour features rare Antique Cars

Published: September 20, 2011
Length: 43:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HampshireReview

Journalist Greg Larry reports on the historic 2011 Glidden Tour. 265 antique automobiles (pre-1942) visited the mountain area of MD. PA. and WV. The video features the tours stop in Romney,...


Slanesville Elementary kids earn a swim break

Published: January 25, 2011
Length: 01:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HampshireReview

The children of Slanesville Elementary School in Slanesville, WV. earned a visit to a swimming pool for a mid-winter break. As a reward for their good behavior, the kids got to swim at the...


One ejection in Rt. 50 accident

Published: August 16, 2010
Length: 39:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HampshireReview

Report on a one vehicle accident that caused the ejection of a female from the pickup involved. Two people were sent for urgent care. The accident occured around 10:00 am on Monday, August...


Hampshire High Graduation 2010

Published: June 10, 2010
Length: 38:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HampshireReview

Coverage of the 2010 Hampshire High School Graduation in Romney, WV.


Pool league thriving in area

Published: February 10, 2010
Length: 58:57 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: HampshireReview

Inside look at the West Virginia 8-ball League with Carol from the Stray Cat Shooters. The video is from the teams home base, the Stray Cat Cafe in Romney, WV. The video goes inside their team...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Romney, West Virginia

Romney is a city in and the county seat of Hampshire County, West Virginia, USA. The population was 1,940 at the 2000 census, while the area covered by the city's ZIP code had a population of 5,873. The population was 1,848 at the 2010 census. Originally settled in 1725 by hunters and traders, Romney was known as Pearsall's Flats and was the site of the French and Indian War stockade Fort Pearsall. Romney is the oldest town in West Virginia, chartered December 23, 1762.

Located at 39.345, -78.7569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities in West Virginia, County seats in West Virginia, Hampshire County, West Virginia in the American Civil War, Northwestern Turnpike, Populated places established in 1762, Populated places in Hampshire County, West Virginia, Populated places in the Cumberland, MD-WV MSA, Romney, West Virginia

First Confederate Memorial

The Confederate Memorial in Indian Mound Cemetery at Romney, West Virginia, is considered the first official memorial to Confederate dead to be erected anywhere in the United States of America.

Located at 39.3427, -78.7655 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Hampshire County, West Virginia, Landmarks in West Virginia, Confederate States of America monuments and memorials, Hampshire County, West Virginia in the American Civil War, Monuments and memorials in West Virginia, Indian Mound Cemetery, 1867 sculptures

Hanging Rocks

Hanging Rocks are perpendicular cliffs rising nearly 300 feet above the South Branch Potomac River in Hampshire County in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Hanging Rocks are located four miles (6 km) north of Romney at Wappocomo on West Virginia Route 28. Hanging Rocks has also been known throughout its history as Painted Rocks and Blue's Rocks.

Located at 39.399, -78.7391 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
American Civil War sites, Archaeological sites in West Virginia, Cliffs of the United States, Geography of Hampshire County, West Virginia, Hampshire County, West Virginia in the American Civil War, Mountain passes of West Virginia, Pre-statehood history of West Virginia, Rock formations in West Virginia, Wars involving the indigenous peoples of North America, Native American history of West Virginia

Washington Place (West Virginia)

Washington Place (William Washington House) is one of the first homes built by freed slaves after the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States.

Located at 39.354, -78.7525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
African-American history of West Virginia, Farms in West Virginia, Houses completed in 1874, Houses in Hampshire County, West Virginia, Romney, West Virginia, Vernacular architecture in West Virginia

Taggart Hall

Taggart Hall Civil War Museum & Visitors Center is home to the Fort Mill Ridge Foundation and its Fort Mill Ridge Civil War Trenches museum, the Hampshire County Visitors Bureau, and the Hampshire County Chamber of Commerce. It is located in Romney, West Virginia at 91 South High Street. Nextdoor to Taggart Hall on Gravel Lane stands Romney's oldest structure, the Wilson-Wodrow-Mytinger House (c. 1760).

Located at 39.3412, -78.7572 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
American Civil War museums in West Virginia, Buildings and structures completed in the 18th century, Hampshire County, West Virginia in the American Civil War, Historic house museums in West Virginia, Houses in Hampshire County, West Virginia, Museums in Hampshire County, West Virginia, Romney, West Virginia

West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind

The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind were established by an Act of the Legislature on March 3, 1870. The School for the Deaf and the School for the Blind offer comprehensive educational programs for hearing impaired and visually impaired students respectively. There is also a unit for deafblind and multihandicapped children. Students are eligible to enroll at the age of three.

Located at 39.3406, -78.7536 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1870 establishments in West Virginia, Education in West Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1870, Public elementary schools in West Virginia, Public middle schools in West Virginia, Public high schools in West Virginia, Romney, West Virginia, Schools for the blind in the United States, Schools for the deaf in the United States, Schools in Hampshire County, West Virginia, West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind

Valley View Island

Valley View Island is an island bar on the South Branch Potomac River near Romney in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The island is formed at the confluence of the South Branch with Sulphur Spring Run at the foot of Romney's Yellow Banks and takes its name from nearby Valley View Farm, an 1855 Antebellum plantation home. Valley View Island is currently private property.

Located at 39.3473, -78.7634 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of West Virginia, Islands of the Potomac River, Geography of Hampshire County, West Virginia

Wappocomo (plantation)

Wappocomo is a late 18th-century Georgian mansion overlooking the South Branch Potomac River north of Romney, West Virginia, USA. It is situated on West Virginia Route 28 and the South Branch Valley Railroad (SBVR). The train station for the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad heritage railroad is located on the SBVR at Wappocomo.

Located at 39.3603, -78.7659 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Colonial architecture in West Virginia, Farms in West Virginia, Georgian architecture in West Virginia, Houses completed in 1774, Houses in Hampshire County, West Virginia, Plantations in West Virginia, Romney, West Virginia

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