Inwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States, located south of Martinsburg in the lower Shenandoah Valley.
In the late 1880s, coinciding with the arrival of the Cumberland Valley Railroad (CVRR) extension, a resort that became known as Inwood Park was established on the property of the Strong family of south Berkeley County, West Virginia.
The other story is that Inwood's name was changed when Jonathan Newton Thatcher, of Gerrard, wanted to open a post office in the town.
In the early years of the 20th century, a local prominent citizen and politician, Gray Silver, was instrumental in establishing a co-op among the area's many orchardists.
The principal crop among those orchardists was apples, because they were less likely to be damaged during shipment and the fact that they could last for long periods of time when stored properly.
Through federal funds and the influence of Gray Silver, a school where various aspects of growing apples was established at Inwood.
In the 1960s the Musselman company became a part of PET, Inc., and after a series of changes in ownership was bought by Knouse Foods in 1984, who continued to operate the Inwood facility until November 14, 2008.
East of Inwood, to this day, is a quarrying operation, taking advantage of the limestone below the ground for commercial purposes.
[5] In 2024, Philadelphia-based convenience store chain Wawa broke ground for its first West Virginia location in Inwood.
With the continued growth of their service area, the Fire Company was relocated to a larger building located at 8009 Winchester Avenue.
During the time at this location, the Inwood and Bunker Hill areas continued to grow in population and calls for service increased.
In 2017 The main station was relocated into a new building that was converted from a big box store location into a brand new seven bay firehouse.
Housing Two Engines, a Heavy Rescue Squad, Brush Truck, Utility and Mobile unit that is used for EMS calls.
The South Berkeley Volunteer Fire Company also operates a substation (Station 29) which houses one Engine located at 4172 Winchester Avenue, close to the end of the Runway of the 167th Air National Guard Base.