Preston County, Administrative county in Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia, United States
Preston County sits at an elevation of 526 meters and extends across mountain terrain with Kingwood serving as the central administrative hub.
The county formed from Monongalia County in 1818 and transferred from Virginia to West Virginia in 1863 during the American Civil War period.
The annual Buckwheat Festival brings residents together to celebrate local traditions through agricultural displays and preparation of buckwheat pancakes.
The Preston County Commission provides essential services through departments including animal shelter operations, tax collection, and emergency management systems.
The county maintains communication with residents through WENS, delivering immediate notifications about local emergencies and weather conditions.
Location: West Virginia
Inception: January 19, 1818
Capital city: Kingwood
Elevation above the sea: 526 m
Shares border with: Fayette County, Garrett County, Tucker County, Grant County, Barbour County, Taylor County, Monongalia County
Website: http://prestoncountywv.org
GPS coordinates: 39.47000,-79.67000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
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