Logan County

Logan County is an administrative division in southwestern West Virginia that stretches along the Guyandotte River. The county features mountainous terrain with numerous coal mining operations and small towns centered around the mining industry.

The county was established in 1824 from portions of neighboring territories and named after Chief Logan, a Mingo leader. This creation reflected the expanding European settlement moving deeper into Appalachia during that era.

The region maintains strong ties to coal mining heritage, with mining communities scattered throughout the county. Logan city serves as the administrative center where the local community gathers and conducts its daily affairs.

The area is easily reached via U.S. Highway 52 and U.S. Highway 119, which connect to neighboring regions. Roads wind through the mountainous landscape, so drivers should expect curves and plan time accordingly.

In 1921, the region witnessed the Battle of Blair Mountain when approximately 10,000 coal miners confronted law enforcement in armed conflict. This event remains one of the largest labor uprisings the United States has ever experienced.

Location: West Virginia

Inception: January 12, 1824

Capital city: Logan

Shares border with: Lincoln County, Mingo County, Wyoming County, Boone County

Website: http://logancounty.wv.gov

GPS coordinates: 37.83000,-81.94000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:50