Randolph County, Administrative county in West Virginia, United States
Randolph County encompasses 1,040 square miles of land in West Virginia, featuring mountains, rivers, and diverse natural landscapes at an elevation of 692 meters.
The county formed from Harrison County in 1786 and received its name from Edmund Jennings Randolph, a delegate to the Continental Congress and Constitution drafter.
The county operates through three magisterial districts - Tygart, Cheat, and Elkins - each represented by commissioners who meet regularly to manage local affairs.
The county government provides essential services from the courthouse at 2 Randolph Avenue in Elkins, managing tax assessments and administrative procedures for 27,932 residents.
The territory includes multiple caves, such as Bowden Cave and Sinks of Gandy, alongside major waterways like the Tygart Valley River and Shavers Fork.
Location: West Virginia
Inception: October 16, 1786
Capital city: Elkins
Elevation above the sea: 692 m
Shares border with: Tucker County, Pendleton County, Pocahontas County, Webster County, Upshur County, Barbour County, Grant County
Website: http://randolphcountycommissionwv.org
GPS coordinates: 38.78000,-79.87000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22
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