Masontown is a town in western Preston County, West Virginia, United States.

[7] The town was named after William Mason, a pioneer merchant.

[8] Located near Masontown is the Ralphsynder Decagonal Barn, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2), all land.

The racial makeup of the town was 98.5% White, 0.5% Pacific Islander, and 0.9% from two or more races.

The racial makeup of the town was 99.07% White, 0.15% African American, and 0.77% from two or more races.

West Preston Middle School is a small middle school located in Masontown, West Virginia, and consists of two main buildings.

In 2015, a new middle school will be built, as the levy held in 2010 gave permission to go ahead.

The school was founded in 1918, by citizens of Masontown selling pies.