Garrison
A community guide to Garrison in West Virginia, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- West Virginia
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 37.9962, -81.5068
Overview
Garrison is a populated place in West Virginia, the United States. The community is recognised as a populated place where census-style population data is not available but with an established presence in West Virginia. Its position within the broader regional network gives Garrison a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Climate
The climate at Garrison is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 38.00 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Garrison experience. Visitors planning a trip to Garrison should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Community and amenities
Garrison offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in West Virginia: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Garrison's residents. Visitors passing through Garrison encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Geography and location
Garrison sits at approximate coordinates 37.9962 latitude and -81.5068 longitude within West Virginia. The terrain and natural features around Garrison reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider West Virginia road network providing the principal routes in and out.