Elkins, County seat in Randolph County, West Virginia.
Elkins sits at 587 meters elevation along the Tygart Valley River in Randolph County, where US highways 33, 219, and 250 intersect. The town serves as the county's administrative center and regional transportation hub.
The settlement was originally called Leadsville and incorporated as a town in 1890, named after Senator Stephen Benton Elkins who championed railroad development. That railroad infrastructure helped the young town grow and thrive economically.
Davis and Elkins College shapes local education and community life, while the Mountain State Forest Festival brings traditional autumn celebrations each October. These events reflect how residents connect with the area's forest heritage and mountain traditions.
The city has Elkins-Randolph County Airport with two runways each 1,370 meters long for regional flights. Its location where three major highways meet makes it easy to reach by car.
The town became county seat in 1899 by winning a series of referendums against Beverly without any violent conflict. This peaceful transfer of administrative power was noteworthy in the region at that time.
Location: Randolph County
Elevation above the sea: 587 m
Address: Elkins, WV 26241, USA
Website: http://cityofelkinswv.com
GPS coordinates: 38.92593,-79.84666
Latest update: December 19, 2025 21:54
Monongahela National Forest
378 m
Graceland
599 m
Halliehurst mansion
545 m
Randolph County Courthouse and Jail
465 m
Davis and Elkins Historic District
548 m
Albert and Liberal Arts Halls
489 m
Gov. H. Guy Kump House
974 m
Scott Hill
1.9 kmWest Virginia Railroad Museum
482 m
Warfield-Dye Residence
301 m
First Ward School
884 m
Riverside School
197 m
Downtown Elkins Historic District
278 m
Wees Historic District
400 m
Beverly Historic District
9.7 km
Pinecrest
826 m
Taylor-Condry House
2 km
Butcher Hill Historic District
9.4 km
Elkins Milling Company
518 m
Blackman-Bosworth Store
9.8 km
Dr. John C. Irons House
352 mStuart Recreation Area
6.6 kmManos Theatre
266 mElks Golf Course
6.8 kmOld Brick Playhouse
260 mAmerican Mountain Theatre
446 mOutdoor Amphitheater
404 mH.G. Davis "Iron Horse" Statue
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