Gassaway is a town in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States.

[5] The center of population of West Virginia is located approximately 7 miles (11 km) north of Gassaway.

Because of its central location, the area was an ideal place to build shops to facilitate the transition between the relatively flat Charleston division, which could operate with standard equipment, and the more hilly Elkins division of the Coal & Coke which required heavier engines.

The town was laid out in 1904, and over the next decade, businesses and infrastructure such as hotels, a bank, stores, schools, a hospital, office buildings and churches appeared to serve the growing population.

By 1915, the Coal & Coke Railway Company had completed work on a depot to facilitate passenger service to the town.

[7] The Gassaway Depot still stands today and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

[11] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to freezing winters.

Gassaway Days celebration on the 4th of July weekend features live music, a parade, car show, and fireworks.