Brooke County, County in Northern Panhandle, West Virginia, US.
The county spans 93 square miles along the Ohio River, with rolling hills and valleys reaching elevations of 350 meters above sea level.
Established in 1797 from parts of Ohio County, Brooke County remained part of Virginia until joining West Virginia during the 1863 state separation.
Alexander Campbell founded Bethany College in 1818, establishing the first Virginia educational institution west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The county seat of Wellsburg connects to multiple cities including Follansbee, Weirton, and Bethany through a network of state roads.
The first Grimes Golden apple variety originated in this county, discovered by Thomas Grimes and later becoming a significant agricultural contribution.
Location: West Virginia
Inception: November 30, 1796
Capital city: Wellsburg
Elevation above the sea: 350 m
Shares border with: Washington County, Ohio County, Jefferson County, Hancock County
Website: http://brookewv.org
GPS coordinates: 40.27000,-80.58000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:23
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