Clay County Map, West Virginia

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Clay County, West Virginia

Clay County is a little piece of wild, wonderful West Virginia. It’s in the center of the state. Clay, the county seat, is small but tough. This place has seen hard times but the people here don’t give up.
The mountains are everywhere. They’re in your face, beautiful and intimidating. There’s not much flat land to be found. The Elk River cuts right through it so the fishing here is top-notch.
The Clay County Golden Delicious Festival is a big event in this county. Did you know the Golden Delicious apple was discovered right here? History and nature, that’s what Clay County is all about. It’s West Virginia in a nutshell.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Clay County |
County Seat | Clay |
Population | Approximately 7,500 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Clay, Ivydale, Procious, Widen, Bickmore |
Interstates and Highways | WV-16, WV-4, WV-36 |
FIPS Code | 54-015 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 344 sq mi (Land: 342 sq mi; Water: 2 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Calhoun County (North), Braxton County (Northeast), Nicholas County (Southeast), Kanawha County (West), Roane County (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | West Virginia |
Coordinates | 38.4603° N, 81.0805° W |
Etymology | Named after Henry Clay, a prominent American statesman and politician |
Major Landmarks | Elk River, Clay County Courthouse, King Shoals Wildlife Management Area |
Website | Clay County Website |
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