Incorporated in 1891 by Circuit Court. Name abbreviated from Monongahela, the river formed by the junction of the West Fork and Tygart Rivers a few miles north of the town.
Population, 939; elevation, 873 feet; volunteer fire department; elections held every two years on the second Tuesday in June; officials take office July first.
- Class: IV
- County: Marion
- Form of Government: Mayor-Council
- Next Election: 6/2023
- Term of Office: 2 years
Address: 430 Bridge Street, Monongah, WV 26554
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Phone: (304) 534-3365
Fax: (304) 534-5180
Email: monongah1@frontier.com