Paw Paw WV Parade

Paw Paw WV Parade Welcome to the home of two of Paw Paw’s favorite traditions — the Annual William H.

Norton Parade — celebrating 65 years in 2024 —and the Annual Paw Paw Christmas Parade! All about celebrating community, hometown pride, and a whole lot of small-town fun.

Reminder! Our WV 250th Treasure Hunt is wrapping up soon! If you haven’t turned in your completed word list yet, now’s ...
07/20/2026

Reminder!
Our WV 250th Treasure Hunt is wrapping up soon! If you haven’t turned in your completed word list yet, now’s the perfect time.

Find all 10 words, turn them in, and you’ll receive a guaranteed prize from the Parade Committee.
Don’t miss out — the celebration ends soon!

Last week was a whirlwind of clues. How many secret words have you collected? Remember, the contest runs all month, so y...
07/06/2026

Last week was a whirlwind of clues. How many secret words have you collected? Remember, the contest runs all month, so you have plenty of time to visit all the sites.

EXTRA CREDIT!! (The 11th and FINAL CLUE)Final resting place of the first Paw Paw soldier killed in World War IIThis sold...
07/04/2026

EXTRA CREDIT!! (The 11th and FINAL CLUE)

Final resting place of the first Paw Paw soldier killed in World War II
This soldier served in the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, Company E
A wreath is laid here the same day as the Paw Paw Memorial Day Festivities

REMINDER: DO NOT POST ANSWERS HERE. Collect the secret words from each place. Write them down and turn them in at the end of the game for a prize!

Built in 1909 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesSingle term Senator lived hereSenator got a c...
07/04/2026

Built in 1909 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Single term Senator lived here
Senator got a commitment to fund the first bridge at Paw Paw over the Potomac River in 1928
Senator convinced Maryland to fund a road connecting Cumberland to the bridge

REMINDER: DO NOT POST ANSWERS HERE. Collect the secret words from each place. Write them down and turn them in at the end of the game for a prize!

Built in 1982Changed ownership 4 times with the last owner being open since 2001Building was partially underwater in the...
07/04/2026

Built in 1982
Changed ownership 4 times with the last owner being open since 2001
Building was partially underwater in the 1985 flood
When legislature passed a bill, this building was the first one in the entire state of WV

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Built in 1875Original building was built at Camp Chase and was taken over by Union Troops as a hospital during the Civil...
07/03/2026

Built in 1875
Original building was built at Camp Chase and was taken over by Union Troops as a hospital during the Civil War
Dismantled to make rudimentary shelters
Federal government gave the congregation money to rebuild in a new location
Currently on Sunday mornings you can hear the ring of a bell before worship service

REMINDER: DO NOT POST ANSWERS HERE. Collect the secret words from each place. Write them down and turn them in at the end of the game for a prize!

Chartered on August 9, 1945 Named after a local Veteran who gave his life serving his country Mural painted on the brick...
07/03/2026

Chartered on August 9, 1945
Named after a local Veteran who gave his life serving his country
Mural painted on the brick exterior 2022
Honors the brave and where heroes gather

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Built in 1928Building was used to educate students and a social and civic center for Paw Paw’s African American communit...
07/03/2026

Built in 1928
Building was used to educate students and a social and civic center for Paw Paw’s African American community
Dr Randolph Spencer was a student and principal here
Closed in 1954 following the Supreme Court’s ruling on desegregation

REMINDER: DO NOT SHARE ANSWERS HERE. Collect the secret word from the site and keep track. Once you have collected at least 10 words, turn them in for a prize!

Constructed in 1868 by JB Hoyt & Company of New YorkBy 1887, this industry made Paw Paw the largest town in Morgan Count...
07/02/2026

Constructed in 1868 by JB Hoyt & Company of New York
By 1887, this industry made Paw Paw the largest town in Morgan County
There were up to 450 employees working here at one point
By the 1930’s this location was the largest producer of industrial belt leather in the world
There are no longer any original buildings standing at this location

REMINDER: Please don't share your answers here. Collect the secret word from the location and keep track of them. At the end of the game, turn them in to win a prize!

Built in 1898 by a physician/surgeon and his wifeOwner of the home operated a pharmacy with a soda fountain in Paw PawOw...
07/02/2026

Built in 1898 by a physician/surgeon and his wife
Owner of the home operated a pharmacy with a soda fountain in Paw Paw
Owner of the home treated a smallpox outbreak in town
Home is also the boyhood home of WV’s all-time HS scoring leader for basketball

REMINDER: DO NOT COMMENT YOUR ANSWER HERE. Write down the code word at the location and turn in your answers at the end of the game for a prize.

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Paw Paw, WV
25434

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3012680191

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