The railroad was the primary reason for the creation of West Jefferson, as the town became a major stop on the railway.
West Jefferson also offers transportation for students to and from school for free.
Students who live outside West Jefferson's specific school district may not be allowed to enroll in this school.
West Jefferson has 1,398 students during this school year (2009-2010).
As the road nears West Jefferson, the road appears to open-up some allowing for more views of the surrounding areas.
West Jefferson has the distinction of having the only cheese factory in the south-eastern United States.
In 1920 a small light railroad ran along West Jefferson to Wyandotte.
The train ran to Todd until 1933, when the terminus moved to West Jefferson.
It is now part of the village of West Jefferson.
State Route 28 ran from Cincinnati to West Jefferson in 1924.