City Of Princeton

City of Princeton

Welcoming you to the City of Princeton, West Virginia . . . . . . Gateway to Four Seasons Country!
City of Princeton, WV 100 Courthouse Road Princeton, WV 24740-2431 (304) 487-5020 Phone (304) 487-5030 Fax Princeton Railroad Museum now open! Click here for more information
~ Celebrating 100 Years of Progress 1909 - 2009 ~ For schedule of Centennial Events, call Princeton Public Library (304) 487-5045

Welcome Businesses, Residents, and Visitors!
Featured Links:	*Welcome Businesses . . .* Princeton is well-known throughout the state as one of West Virginia’s bright spots because of our progressive attitude and immeasurable potential. The City of Princeton is uniquely positioned to take advantage of major opportunities that other municipalities can only dream about. The signs of economic prosperity and progress are everywhere. The public and private investments in our city have proved, once again, that Princeton’s future is worth their confidence. Princeton remains West Virginia’s “business friendly” city with our Business & Occupation Tax Incentive Program and our policy to encourage value-added manufacturing businesses to locate in our city. Princeton will take its place in the development of this part of the state of West Virginia as a leading city. Our city is a symbol of hope and promise in southern West Virginia and a success story for the whole state. Please contact us to get further information on what Princeton has to offer businesses: ê Two viable shopping districts on Mercer Street and Stafford Drive with multiple shopping centers ê Healthy Business District ê Key redevelopment areas and future growth corridors ê Development of Historical District ê Recipient of Excellence Award from the West Virginia Planning Association for Princeton Comprehensive Plan, containing long-term planning efforts for utility, economic development, and regional transportation projects ê Prime location situated along two major transportation corridors - Interstate 77 and US Route 460 ê Progressive and supportive Chamber of Commerce ê Princeton Community Hospital – State-of-the-art health care facility ê Excellent physicians and health care services ê Princeton Health and Fitness Center – modern, full-service facility for healthy lifestyles ê Performing Arts Center now open ê New Railroad Museum housing a unique display of memorabilia and artifacts ê Mercer County - Rated among top 100 communities for youth Excellent school system offering broad curriculum and a strong alliance with the business community. ê Fire Department – Class 3 rating by Insurance Services Office. ISO statistics show that better fire protection leads to lower losses. (Princeton is one of only 8 fire departments in the state to attain a Class 3 rating.) ê Response time for Police Department, Fire Department, and Emergency First Responder – 3 to 5 minutes ê County Seat – Mercer County Courthouse and new Courthouse Annex ê New Post Office ê #2 Library in the State of West Virginia ê Five new banking facilities ê Large number of restaurants and shopping centers ê Excellent physicians and health care services ê Recreation Department – City Park, 4 additional community parks, pool, recreation center and numerous recreational programs and activities ê Princeton proper – approximately 35,000 people *Welcome Residents and Visitors. . .* Blessed with beautiful surroundings in the southern part of the state, Princeton offers a special quality of life for families and an ideal location for business and industry. The City of Princeton offers progressive development in a fine community where families can live safely and serenely. We are preparing this city to be an asset for future generations, to provide a secure home for developing families, a comfortable haven for the elderly, and a location worthy of settlement by industry and new citizens alike. The City of Princeton offers municipal services second to none which are performed with precision and efficiency. Princeton also serves at the Gateway to Four Seasons Country with honor and pride, realizing our importance as a strategic location for the entire area. Some of what Princeton has to offer: ê EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM Mercer County - Rated among top 100 communities for youth Excellent school system offering a broad curriculum ê EMERGENCY SERVICES Our police, fire, and emergency first responder services continue to provide high quality effectiveness while we enjoy some of the fastest response times in West Virginia. Response time for Police Department, Fire Department, and Emergency First Responder – 3 to 5 minutes. ê HEALTH CARE Princeton Community Hospital – State-of-the-art health care facility Excellent physicians and health care services ê WELLNESS CENTER Princeton Health and Fitness Center – modern, full-service facility for healthy lifestyles ê HOUSING Quality housing in healthy neighborhoods with easy access to community services and amenities ê CHURCHES Wide selection of churches, multiple denominations ê RECREATION Recreation Department – City Park, 4 additional community parks, pool, recreation center and numerous recreational programs and activities Princeton Devil Rays Professional Baseball Team Celebrate Princeton Summer Festival ê LIBRARY #2 Library in the State of West Virginia ê CULTURAL Museums, historical displays Performing arts center now open New Railroad Museum which housing a unique display of memorabilia and artifacts ê CLIMATE Gateway to Four Seasons Country ê SHOPPING Large number of restaurants and shopping centers Ambiance and security of hometown shopping Healthy Business District ê BANKING Five new banking facilities ê ACCESS Multiple access roadways to US 460 Close proximity to Interstate 77 ê POPULATION Princeton proper – approximately 35,000 people 2007 City of Princeton. 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