Grafton, County seat in Taylor County, West Virginia
Located at an elevation of 312 meters, Grafton extends across the rolling hills of northern West Virginia with residential neighborhoods and municipal buildings.
The town of Grafton gained its status as an incorporated municipality in 1856 and became the administrative center of Taylor County in the same year.
The municipal government organizes regular community events throughout the calendar year to maintain strong connections among local residents and celebrate town traditions.
Municipal services in Grafton include online permit applications, community notifications, and scheduled town meetings accessible through the official administrative website.
Grafton represents one of eighteen locations across the United States that share this name, creating a network of similarly named municipalities nationwide.
Location: Taylor County
Inception: 1856
Elevation above the sea: 312 m
Website: http://graftonwv.org
GPS coordinates: 39.34167,-80.01972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08
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