Wirt County, County seat and administrative center in Elizabeth, West Virginia.
Wirt County spans across 235 square miles of land with the Little Kanawha River flowing through its various communities and agricultural landscapes.
Named after U.S. Attorney General William Wirt, this county formed in 1848 from parts of Jackson and Wood counties by the Virginia General Assembly.
The Burning Springs area marks the location of a significant 1860s oil rush that brought industrial development to this section of West Virginia.
The county government offices in Elizabeth provide residents with essential services including permits, licenses, and property tax assessments.
With 5,194 residents recorded in the 2020 census, Wirt County maintains its position as West Virginia's least populated administrative division.
Location: West Virginia
Inception: January 19, 1848
Capital city: Elizabeth
Shares border with: Ritchie County, Calhoun County, Roane County, Jackson County, Wood County
Website: http://wirtcounty.wv.gov
GPS coordinates: 39.02000,-81.38000
Latest update: April 29, 2025 05:02
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