Roane County Map, West Virginia
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Roane County, West Virginia
Roane County is right in the middle of West Virginia. It’s a rural region of West Virginia. Spencer, the county seat, is the only incorporated town. Yeah, you read that right. One town. The rest is countryside.
Rolling hills, forests, farmland. It’s pretty as a picture. The county is named after Spencer Roane, a judge from way back. Hunting is popular here with deer season as almost a holiday. Folks here are independent. Self-reliant. They have to be.
The Little Kanawha River winds its way through the county. It’s popular with kayakers and anglers. Jobs can be hard to come by. But there’s a strong sense of community. Everyone pitches in when times are tough. And man, do they know how to throw a good potluck.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Roane County |
| County Seat | Spencer |
| Population | Approximately 13,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Spencer, Reedy, Walton, Gandeeville, Newton |
| Interstates and Highways | US-33, WV-14, WV-36 |
| FIPS Code | 54-087 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 484 sq mi (Land: 483 sq mi; Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Wirt County (North), Calhoun County (East), Clay County (Southeast), Kanawha County (South), Jackson County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.7229° N, 81.3497° W |
| Etymology | Named after Spencer Roane, a Virginia jurist |
| Major Landmarks | Charles Fork Lake, Spencer State Hospital, Clover Volunteer Fire Department Car Show |
| Website | Roane County Website |
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