Wirt County, West Virginia

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Map of Wirt County - Wirt County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Wirt County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Wirt County located in the map, major cities in Wirt county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Wirt County, West Virginia

Map of Wirt County, West Virginia

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    Facts about Wirt County, West Virginia

    CountryUnited States
    StateWest Virginia
    RegionWestern West Virginia
    County SeatElizabeth
    Named AfterElizabeth Washington (wife of pioneer judge and legislator)
    Established1848
    Organized1848
    Coordinates38.95° N, 81.42° W
    Total Area~235 sq mi
    Land Area~233 sq mi
    Water Area~2 sq mi
    Population (2020)5,872
    Population RankOne of the least populous counties in West Virginia
    Major TownElizabeth
    Main IndustriesAgriculture, Energy, Small Manufacturing
    Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
    Known ForRural Appalachian communities, Little Kanawha River, historic Elizabeth
    Websitehttps://wirtcounty.wv.gov

    Top Attractions in Wirt County, West Virginia

    • Wirt County Courthouse – Historic courthouse.
    • Little Kanawha River – Fishing and scenic river.
    • Elizabeth Historic District – Small-town historic area.
    • Wirt County Park – Local park and recreation.
    • Rural Scenic Roadways – Countryside drives.
    • Local Covered Bridges – Historic rural bridges.
    • Community Fairgrounds – Annual events and fairs.
    • Woodland Trails – Walking and nature trails.
    • Heritage Museum (Elizabeth) – Local history exhibits.
    • Little Kanawha Wildlife Area – Wildlife and hunting.

    List of Cities and Towns in Wirt County, West Virginia

    Elizabeth, Cisco, Helensburgh, Rockport, Creston