Morgantown

The city of Morgantown is located in West Virginia, along the Monongahela River, near the border of Pennsylvania. It is home to West Virginia University, which is the largest university in the state. Zackquill Morgan settled in the area in 1772. After fighting in both the French & Indian...

The city of Morgantown is located in West Virginia, along the Monongahela River, near the border of Pennsylvania. It is home to West Virginia University, which is the largest university in the state. Zackquill Morgan settled in the area in 1772. After fighting in both the French & Indian War and the American Revolutionary War, Morgan returned to the area where eventually acreage was set aside and in 1863 Morgantown became a part of the new state of West Virginia. Students enrolled in English school in Morgantown will enjoy spending time in the downtown area. With the downtown area bordering the University campus, the atmosphere in downtown is very much that of a college town. There are businesses, restaurants and residents, all in the midst of many quaint turn of the century buildings. Visitors to the area will find that there is an extensive network of hiking and biking trails nearby, allowing exercise enthusiasts to enjoy the true beauty of the area. Students taking English courses in Morgantown should be sure to stop by a rather unique museum while in town. The Morgantown Glass Museum was built specifically to house and display the collections of glass from both the Morgantown and the Seneca glass factories. Be sure to check out the schedule of the Morgantown Event Center. They host a number of events throughout the year, including the Waterfront Jazz Series. Also check into the Monongalia Arts Center. This arts and cultural center is the home to galleries and a theater where visitors might catch a great band or view some local art.