EXPLORE THE REGION
Attractions & Activities
From Civil War sites to breathtaking river scenery — Keyser and Mineral County have something for every visitor.
Historic Site
Mineral County Courthouse
The iconic 1868 Mineral County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful Victorian-era structure is the architectural centerpiece of downtown Keyser and a photographer's delight. The courthouse grounds are a popular community gathering spot year-round.
📍Keyser, WV 26726
🕐Exterior viewable anytime; interior Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
Historic Site
Potomac State College Campus / Fort Fuller
Fort Hill — site of Civil War Fort Fuller (also known as Fort Kelly) — was commanded by future U.S. President Benjamin Harrison and General Lew Wallace (who later wrote Ben-Hur). Today this historically significant ground is the beautiful campus of Potomac State College, part of WVU since 1901. A place where American presidential history meets higher education.
📍101 Fort Ave., Keyser, WV 26726
🕐Campus open daily
Historic Site
Fort Ashby Blockhouse
The original 1755 log blockhouse at Fort Ashby — the only remaining structure from the French and Indian War in West Virginia. Ordered built by a young George Washington as defense against frontier raids. A remarkable piece of American frontier military history just 15 miles from Keyser.
📍Fort Ashby, WV 26719 (~15 miles from Keyser)
🕐Open seasonally — contact WV Preservation
GETTING HERE
Plan Your Visit to Keyser
By Car 🚗
Keyser sits at US Route 220 and US Route 50. Just 3 hours from Washington D.C., 20 minutes from Cumberland MD (via I-68), and 4 hours from Pittsburgh PA. Free parking throughout downtown.
By Air ✈️
The Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (CBE) in nearby Wiley Ford, WV is minutes away. Washington Dulles (IAD), Baltimore-Washington (BWI), and Pittsburgh (PIT) airports are all within 3–4 hours.
By Train 🚂
Amtrak Capitol Limited stops in Cumberland, MD — just across the Potomac from Ridgeley, WV (10 miles from Keyser). CSX freight lines run along the North Branch. The Potomac Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) provides local bus service.