Literary Hall
Literary Hall is a mid-19th-century brick library, building and museum located in Romney, a city in the U.S. state of West Virginia. For mild weather, aim for May, June, September and October (68–83°F highs).
A museum inside Romney
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Bowling Green, 20 miles north. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 98 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Sep and Oct
May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Literary Hall
Literary Hall is a mid-19th-century brick library, building and museum located in Romney, a city in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is located at the intersection of North High Street (West Virginia Route 28) and West Main Street (U.S. Route 50). Literary Hall was constructed between 1869 and 1870 by the Romney Literary Society.
Founded in 1819, the Romney Literary Society was the first literary organization of its kind in the present-day state of West Virginia, and one of the first in the United States. In 1846, the society constructed a building which housed the Romney Classical Institute and its library. The Romney Literary Society and the Romney Classical Institute both flourished and continued to grow in importance and influence until the onset of the American Civil War in 1861.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1979)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Where to sleep near Literary Hall
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Romney (3) and Keyser (4).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Literary Hall | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romney | in town | — | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 campground | 1,767 | $184K | — |
| Keyser | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 4,777 | $143K | — |
| Cumberland | 21 mi north | 30 min | 10 5 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 18,799 | $123K | D |
| Frostburg | 23 mi northwest | 35 min | 9 4 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 6,979 | $182K | A+ |
| Bowling Green | 20 mi north | 30 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 966 | $132K | — |
| Springfield | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 502 | — | — |
| Capon Bridge | 18 mi east | 25 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 447 | $252K | — |
| La Vale | 23 mi north | 35 min | 6 6 hotels | 4,196 | $171K | — |
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Getting there
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What else is near Literary Hall
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A visit to Literary Hall: questions
Is Literary Hall in Romney?
Yes. It’s inside Romney, WV.
When is the best time to visit Literary Hall?
May, June, September and October, with highs of 68–83°.
How far is Literary Hall from Washington and Pittsburgh?
About 98 miles east of Washington and about 100 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Literary Hall?
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR), about 60 miles away. The nearest big hub is Washington Dulles (IAD), about 75 miles.
Where should I stay near Literary Hall?
Romney (in town, 3 places to stay), Keyser (14 mi, 4 places to stay) and Cumberland (21 mi, 10 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.