Pentress is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States.

It lies along West Virginia Route 7 northwest of the city of Morgantown, the county seat of Monongalia County.

"Pentress" is not the only name the community has had; at various times in its history, it has been known as Minors Mills, New Brownsville, Pentrees, Pentress Junction, Statler Town, Statlers Town, Statlersville, and Stradlerstown.

[5] The present name of Pentress was selected by an early settler who reportedly wanted a Welsh name.

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