Map of Spencer city, West Virginia

Spencer is a city in and the county seat of Roane County, West Virginia, United States. Originally known as “California,” Spencer was chartered in 1858, and named after Spencer Roane (1762–1822), a distinguished jurist from Virginia, who served on the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, and for whom Roane County was named. The population was 2,062 at the 2020 census. Spencer is the home of the annual West Virginia Black Walnut Festival. Points of interest include Charles Fork Lake, Chrystal Water and Power Company-Spencer Water and Ice Company, the McIntosh Mansion, and the Robey Theatre.

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Geography

Spencer is located at 38°48′6″N 81°21′6″W / 38.80167°N 81.35167°W / 38.80167; -81.35167 (38.801690, -81.351689). Spring Creek flows through the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.28 square miles (3.32 km), of which 1.26 square miles (3.26 km) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km) is water.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Spencer has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.

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