Nicholas County Map, West Virginia

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Nicholas County, West Virginia

Nicholas County is right in the heart of West Virginia. It’s home to the Gauley River, a white-water rafting mecca. Thrill-seekers from all over flock here in the fall for “Gauley Season”.
Summersville Lake is another big draw with crystal clear water surrounded by sandstone cliffs. The county seat, Summersville, is known as the “Gateway to the Gauley”.
There’s more to Nicholas than just water sports, though. Check out the quaint downtown of Richwood, once the “Ramp Capital of the World”. The county has deep roots in coal mining and timber. You can still catch glimpses of that history today.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Nicholas County |
County Seat | Summersville |
Population | Approximately 24,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Summersville, Richwood, Craigsville, Nettie, Birch River |
Interstates and Highways | US-19, WV-20, WV-39 |
FIPS Code | 54-067 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 654 sq mi (Land: 648 sq mi; Water: 6 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Braxton County (North), Webster County (Northeast), Greenbrier County (Southeast), Fayette County (Southwest), Clay County (Northwest), Kanawha County (West) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | West Virginia |
Coordinates | 38.2882° N, 80.8356° W |
Etymology | Named after Wilson Cary Nicholas, a Virginia politician and governor |
Major Landmarks | Summersville Lake, Gauley River National Recreation Area, Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park |
Website | Nicholas County Website |
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