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Ranson West Virginia 100+ Years and Growing.
Ranson Revitalization and Brownfields Redevelopment

Revitalizing brownfields and striving to become a national model for how small rural cities on the fringe of a major metropolitan area can foster sustainable economic development and livability.
Fairfax Boulevard is Currently Under Construction.

Fairfax Boulevard's vision beginning to become reality. Click here for construction updates as the project progresses over the next 18 to 24 months.
Ranson - The Center of Opportunity.

Ranson maintains small-town charm, with metropolitan access. A variety of culture, history, nature and recreation is captured in Ranson, West Virginia and our surrounding community.
Experience first-hand our fresh locally grown food.

Local agriculture plays a vital role in our economic development. Our area proudly features some of the state’s finest farms that produce and sell fruits and vegetables, poultry, lamb, beef and dairy.
Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah River.

Ranson is at the center of opportunity for experiencing nature, history, outdoor adventure, and the beautiful Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains.
Experience the beauty of nature just one hour away from the nation's capital.

Ranson is at the center of opportunity for experiencing nature, history, outdoor adventure, and the beautiful Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains.

Job Openings https://ransonwv.breezy.hr/

Ranson has officially kicks off the first round of requests for ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds!

1.15 million dollars are available to non-profits, city departments, residents, along with local groups and businesses. The funds will help our community recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first round application period will run from January 23^rd to March 31, 2023. Applications must be received by 5:00pm March 31^st.

For questions or comments applicants can contact Amanda Stroud, Ranson City Council, via email at astroud@ransonwv.us or contacting City Hall at 304.725.1010.

Information on ARPA funding requirements, the application and instructions can be found here.

While Visiting

Just an hour's drive west of the nation's Capital and forty minutes from Washington-Dulles International Airport, Ranson maintains small-town charm, with metropolitan access. This combination provides a great place to visit, raise a family and conduct business. While visiting Ranson, we invite you to retrace the route of pre-Revolutionary pioneers, hike the Appalachian trail, enjoy the scenic wonder of the Blue Ridge mountains and Shenandoah River and march in the footsteps of Civil War veterans.

Lancaster Circle

Ranson Revitalization and Brownfields Redevelopment

Fairfax Boulevard is Currently Under Construction.

Ranson - The Center of Opportunity.

Experience first-hand our fresh locally grown food.

Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah River.

Experience the beauty of nature just one hour away from the nation's capital.

While Visiting

Our History
Nestled in the heart of Jefferson County, West Virginia, and just an hour's drive from the nation's capital and forty minutes from Dulles International Airport, Ranson is located at the center of opportunity for you to rewind, relax, recreate and repeat.

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Ready for a New Era

Info for New Residents