Pendleton County, County in eastern West Virginia, United States.
Pendleton County extends across 698 square miles of mountainous terrain, containing parts of the Monongahela and George Washington National Forests at 667 meters elevation.
The Virginia General Assembly established Pendleton County in 1787 from sections of Augusta, Hardy, and Rockingham counties, naming it after Virginia statesman Edmund Pendleton.
The Franklin Historic District preserves numerous structures that reflect the architectural and social development of this eastern West Virginia mountain community through generations.
The Pendleton County Commission conducts regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday monthly at 9:00 AM in Franklin, addressing local governance matters.
Spruce Knob within Pendleton County marks the highest elevation point in West Virginia and the Alleghenies at 4,863 feet above sea level.
Location: West Virginia
Inception: December 4, 1787
Capital city: Franklin
Elevation above the sea: 667 m
Shares border with: Grant County, Augusta County, Hardy County, Rockingham County, Pocahontas County, Randolph County, Highland County
Website: http://pendletoncounty.wv.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.68000,-79.36000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:40
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