Places to stay in Aurora, West Virginia
Aurora is a community in Preston County, West Virginia. Aurora was originally a German settlement. The town was originally called Salem and later Mount Carmel. Its current name was suggested because of the town's high altitude. One of the original settlers to the area was John Stough, a Lutheran minister. The primary industries throughout the early and mid-19th century were farming and timber. In the late 1880s the town became known as a resort area thanks to several large hotels which were built in the area. Some of these featured casinos, pools, and concert halls. In the 1930s an artist colony formed in the nearby Youghiogheny Forest area. Aurora is located on US Route 50 between the Maryland state line and the town of Rowlesburg. Cathedral State Park is located to the east of Aurora's post office. Local dining options include Melanie's Family Restaurant, and Silver Lake Park.
If you are travelling in the area, Aurora is located close to Lime Hollow Run, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kingwood District (historical), Kight Cemetery and White Meadow Run.
The center of Aurora ( which is at is longitude -79°33'14.979 and latitude 39°19'27.447 ) is located and 7 miles away from Rowlesburg.
Available Aurora lodging
We currently have 1 accommodation in and around Aurora.
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Closed or unlisted properties
- Brookside Inn closed or delisted.