Tucker County, County in eastern West Virginia, US.
Tucker County is a county in eastern West Virginia, encompassing mountains and forested terrain across a large area. Parsons serves as the county seat and main settlement in the region.
The county was established in 1856 from sections of neighboring administrative areas. It takes its name from a judge with ties to Virginia.
The Babcock Lumber Company operations from 1907 transformed the region's economic and social fabric through extensive timber harvesting in mountain areas.
The area is crossed by several main routes that connect to surrounding regions. The mountainous terrain requires time for exploration and travel planning.
With 6,762 residents recorded in 2020, Tucker County maintains its position as the fourth least populated county in West Virginia.
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