Masontown
History of Masontown
Masontown was incorporated in 1905 as a significant stop along the M&K Railroad for the transportation of people and goods into Preston County. Soon after, Masontown had a major attraction in the Oak Park amusement park. Opened in 1909, thousands of visitors would arrive via train on peak weekends to enjoy nearly 100 wooded acres, a 65-foot wooden slide, carousel, roller coaster, swimming and more. The automobile industry found a home in Masontown, with car frames delivered via rail to the town to be assembled at the old Street Motor Ford.
Masontown Today: What Makes Us Unique
Today, Masontown is a fantastic place to call home, with friendly, honest citizens who bond together to help out their community. Masontown’s volunteer fire department houses Preston County’s only state-certified swift water rescue team, which serves the area’s water resources such as the Cheat River. Other notable features of this up-and-coming community include:
Masontown Park
The city park includes a pavilion, basketball courts and play equipment for family gatherings.
Deckers Creek Rail-Trail
Masontown has a trailhead for Deckers Creek Rail-Trail, which runs 19 miles from Morgantown to Reedsville. Hikers, runners and bikers enjoy the gentle sloping trail, while experienced kayakers enjoy Deckers Creek and rock climbing is popular as well. Architecture enthusiasts will appreciate the old railroad shop that has been converted into restrooms at the trailhead. Trail personnel conduct fitness and yoga classes along the trail during warm weather.
Street’s Store
Masontown’s authentic general store is the longest family-owned business in Preston County, getting its start at the turn of the nineteenth century. It was a feed store, lumber shop and Ford dealership in the early 1900’s. It has been an Ace Hardware for years and continues the tradition of being the place in town to find what you need!
Christmas at the Barn
Each year, shoppers can embrace the beauty of a working farm whose outbuildings have been transformed into a Christmas shopping village. This is a unique holiday event featuring vintage Christmas, artisan paintings, stained glass, crocheted items, linens, folk art, barn finds, antiques, handcrafted furniture, flea market treasures, rescued furniture, primitives, white shabby, handmade jewelry, soap and candles, sweets, jams, handcrafted ink pens, tee shirts and a man cave.
Profile Report Sections
Population
Total Population
516
Population
Growth Rate
-0.35%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
15.400
Housing & Income
Households
234
Total Housing Units
285
Owner Occupied
116
Renter Occupied
118
Vacant
51
Median Home Value
$200,000
Average Home Value
$241,767
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.73%
Income Projection
Median Household
$58,357 $61,601
Average Household
$71,378 $76,417
Per Capita
$32,369 $35,270
Workforce
Total Businesses
24
Total Employed
91
Workers 16+
206
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
43
2026 Building Matl / Garden Equip
Businesses
2
Employed
33
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
3
Employed
18
2026 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
2
Employed
7
2026 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
7
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
4
Employed
6
Some
High School
37
Graduated
High School
119
Associates
Degree
11
Bachelor's
Degree
63
Graduate
Degree
29
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
79
Non-Resident Commuters
125
Drive Alone
174
Carpooled
6
Public
0
Work At Home
26