Preston County Map, West Virginia

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Preston County, West Virginia

Preston County sits right on West Virginia’s border with Maryland and Pennsylvania. It’s a place of rolling hills and hardworking folks. The county is famous for its buckwheat. They even have a Buckwheat Festival every fall.
Thrill-seekers, take note. The Cheat River cuts through the landscape, creating some world-class whitewater rapids. But it’s not all about adrenaline here. The mountains here aren’t the highest, but they’re beautiful in every season.
Kingwood, the county seat, has that small-town feel that’s getting harder to find these days. Visitors will love the old covered bridges scattered around. Monongahela National Forest offers some killer views. It’s a place that grows on you.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Preston County |
County Seat | Kingwood |
Population | Approximately 34,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Kingwood, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Bruceton Mills, Masontown |
Interstates and Highways | US-50, WV-7, WV-26 |
FIPS Code | 54-077 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 651 sq mi (Land: 649 sq mi; Water: 2 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Fayette County, Pennsylvania (North), Garrett County, Maryland (East), Tucker County (South), Barbour County (Southwest), Taylor County (West), Monongalia County (Northwest), Grant County (Southeast) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | West Virginia |
Coordinates | 39.4756° N, 79.6945° W |
Etymology | Named after James Patton Preston, a Governor of Virginia |
Major Landmarks | Cathedral State Park, Cheat River, Tygart Lake State Park |
Website | Preston County Website |
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