Cowen, WV

Cowen is a small county seat in central West Virginia's hills, home to about 485 people along the Elk River. US Route 19 runs right through town, connecting north to Buckhannon (30 miles) and south to Summersville (25 miles), while State Route 20 provides local access. The town sits about 60 miles from Charleston via I-79 and US 19. The 1921 red brick courthouse with its clock tower dominates the modest downtown area.

Airports closest to Cowen, WV are Raleigh County Memorial Airport and Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport.