Map of Mercer County, West Virginia

Mercer County is a county on the southeastern border of the U.S. state of West Virginia. At the 2020 census, the population was 59,664. Its county seat is Princeton. The county was originally established in the State of Virginia by act of its General Assembly on March 17, 1837, using lands taken from Giles and Tazewell counties.

Mercer County is part of the Bluefield, WV-VA Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Mercer County overview:
Name:Mercer County
FIPS code:54-055
State:West Virginia
Founded:March 17, 1837
Seat:Princeton
Largest town:Bluefield
Total Area:421 sq mi (1,090 km²)
Land Area:419 sq mi (1,090 km²)
Total Population:59,664
Population Density:140/sq mi (55/km²)

Mercer County location map. Where is Mercer County?

Mercer County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Mercer County.
Location of Mercer County in the the United States.
Mercer County location on the West Virginia map. Where is Mercer County.
Location of Mercer County in West Virginia.

History

  • Battle of Clark’s House (1862)

Mercer County Road Map

Mercer CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Mercer County, West Virginia. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 421 square miles (1,090 km), of which 419 square miles (1,090 km) is land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 km) (0.4%) is water.

In 1863, West Virginia’s counties were divided into civil townships, with the intention of encouraging local government. This proved impractical in the heavily rural state, and in 1872 the townships were converted into magisterial districts. Mercer County was divided into five districts: Beaver Pond, East River, Jumping Branch, Plymouth, and Rock. In the 1970s, Mercer County’s five historic districts were consolidated into three new magisterial districts: District 1, District 2, and District 3. The new districts were renamed “District I”, “District II” and “District III” during the 1980s.

Major highways

The West Virginia Turnpike, now part of Interstate 77, begins in Princeton.

Adjacent counties

National protected area

  • Bluestone National Scenic River (part)

Mercer County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Mercer County, West Virginia
Mercer County Topo map.

Mercer County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Mercer County, West Virginia
Mercer County satellite map.

Mercer County Outline Map

Outline Map of Mercer County, West Virginia
Mercer County outline map.

See also

Map of West Virginia State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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