Star City, WV
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About Star City
- • Musician Ann Magnuson, known for performance art, grew up in Star City.
- • The now-iconic cheeseburger was reportedly crafted near Star City, WV, in 1927.
- • Proximity to Morgantown and WVU fueled its growth as a residential area.
- • A quirky local legend says a spectral dog haunts the Monongahela River banks.
- • The devastating 1985 flood significantly impacted Star City's infrastructure.
- • Named for its potential, it was incorporated in 1907 as "The Star of the West."
- • Home to around 2,000 residents, it's smaller than its neighbor, Morgantown.
- • Resting at 846 feet, the air feels crisp near the Monongahela River.
- • Many residents commute to Morgantown for jobs in education and healthcare.
- • There's a quiet, friendly atmosphere, a respite from the bustle of the city.
- • Pittsburgh Steelers games resonate deeply in the area, a short drive away.
- • WVU Mountaineers basketball's 'Press Virginia' era created intense local pride.