Putnam County, County division in West Virginia, United States
Putnam County extends across a diverse landscape at 269 meters elevation, with Winfield serving as its administrative center along the Kanawha River.
The county originated on March 11, 1818, and transitioned from Virginia to West Virginia during the political restructuring of 1863 amid the Civil War.
The Putnam County Courthouse and James W. Hoge House preserve the architectural legacy through their listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Residents access educational services through Putnam County Schools system, which includes elementary, middle, and high school facilities in Winfield.
Winfield, named after General Winfield Scott, began as a 400-acre tract with a ferry crossing established by Charles Brown in 1818.
Location: West Virginia
Inception: March 11, 1818
Capital city: Winfield
Elevation above the sea: 269 m
Shares border with: Mason County, Lincoln County, Cabell County, Kanawha County, Jackson County
Website: http://putnamcounty.org
GPS coordinates: 38.51000,-81.91000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:11
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