Mercer County Map, West Virginia
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Mercer County, West Virginia
Mercer County is in southern West Virginia, near the Virginia border. The county has deep ties to coal mining, which shaped its economy and history. Its largest city, Bluefield, is known for the annual Coalfields Festival.
Princeton serves as the county seat and is home to the Chuck Mathena Center. Hikers can enjoy the Hatfield-McCoy Trails and nearby Pinnacle Rock State Park.
U.S. Route 460 and Interstate 77 make travel through the county convenient. Mercer County balances small-town life with access to Appalachian scenery and adventure.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Mercer County |
| County Seat | Princeton |
| Population | Approximately 57,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Princeton, Bluefield, Athens, Bramwell, Matoaka |
| Interstates and Highways | I-77, US-460, WV-20, WV-123 |
| FIPS Code | 54-055 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 421 sq mi (Land: 419 sq mi; Water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Raleigh County (North), Summers County (Northeast), Giles County, Virginia (East), Bland County, Virginia (South), Tazewell County, Virginia (Southwest), McDowell County (West), Wyoming County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37.4323° N, 81.1198° W |
| Etymology | Named after Hugh Mercer, a general during the American Revolution |
| Major Landmarks | Pinnacle Rock State Park, Pipestem Resort State Park, East River Mountain Overlook |
| Website | Mercer County Website |
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