Calhoun County, County administration center in Grantsville, West Virginia, US.
Calhoun County encompasses 281 square miles of land in West Virginia, with the Little Kanawha River flowing through its northern section.
Established on March 5, 1856, Calhoun County transitioned from Virginia to West Virginia during the state formation in 1863.
The Calhoun County Library maintains an extensive genealogy collection documenting local family histories and regional development through the generations.
Major transportation routes include U.S. Highway 33, U.S. Highway 119, West Virginia Route 5, and West Virginia Route 16 connecting neighboring regions.
The county features four public parks along Route 16, including Upper West Fork Park, West Fork Park, Mt. Zion Park, and Calhoun County Park.
Location: West Virginia
Inception: March 5, 1856
Capital city: Grantsville
Shares border with: Ritchie County, Clay County, Braxton County, Gilmer County, Roane County, Wirt County
Website: http://calhouncounty.wv.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.84000,-81.12000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 22:12
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Staats Mill Covered Bridge
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Bank of Cairo
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Harrisville Grade School
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