Map of Wetzel County, West Virginia

Wetzel County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,442. Its county seat is New Martinsville. The county, founded in 1846, is named for Lewis Wetzel, a famous frontiersman and Indian fighter. Its northern border aligns with the Mason-Dixon line, but is to the west of the line’s western terminus.

Wetzel County overview:
Name:Wetzel County
FIPS code:54-103
State:West Virginia
Founded:January 10, 1846
Named for:Lewis Wetzel
Seat:New Martinsville
Largest city:New Martinsville
Total Area:361 sq mi (930 km²)
Land Area:358 sq mi (930 km²)
Total Population:14,442
Population Density:40/sq mi (15/km²)

Wetzel County location map. Where is Wetzel County?

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

History

Wetzel County was formed in 1846 from part of Tyler County, Virginia. On June 20, 1863, at the height of the Civil War, Wetzel was one of fifty Virginia counties admitted to the Union as the state of West Virginia.

Later that year, 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. Wetzel County was divided into six districts: Center, Church, Grant, Green, Magnolia, and Proctor. A seventh district, Clay, was formed in the 1880s. New Martinsville, the county seat, was in Magnolia District. Except for minor adjustments, the seven historic magisterial districts remained largely unchanged for a century, until the 1980s, when they were consolidated into three new districts: District 1, District 2, and District 3.

Wetzel County Road Map

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

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 361 square miles (930 km), of which 358 square miles (930 km) is land and 3.3 square miles (8.5 km) (0.9%) is water.

Major highways

  • US 250
  • WV 2
  • WV 7
  • WV 20
  • WV 69
  • WV 180

Adjacent counties

National protected area

  • Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (part)

Wetzel County Topographic Map

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

Wetzel County Satellite Map

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

Wetzel County Outline Map

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

See also

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