
Eastern Panhandle · West Virginia
Jefferson County
Harpers Ferry — where three states and two great rivers meet.
County seat: Charles TownPopulation: 57,701
Verification Status
Jefferson County — verified against primary sources
- Last Verified
- July 15, 2026
Data coverage
- VerifiedBasic information
- VerifiedLocal government
- VerifiedElected representation
- VerifiedCommunity
- VerifiedCivic information & meetings
- VerifiedInfrastructure & data
- PendingLegislation
- PendingCommunity projects
- PendingLocal news
- PendingEmergency contacts
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At a glance
At a glance
Elections
Register to vote
West Virginia Secretary of State
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57,701
U.S. Census
County seat
Charles Town
Who represents youContact your representatives
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Who represents you
Contact your representatives
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jeffersoncountywv.org
Jack HefestayCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Jack Hefestay
County Commissioner
Cara KeysCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Cara Keys
County Commissioner
Pasha MajdiCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Pasha Majdi
County Commissioner
Mike MoodCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Mike Mood
County Commissioner
Steve StolipherCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Steve Stolipher
County Commissioner
Statewide Officials
Who represents every West Virginian.
These seven constitutional officers serve every county in the state. Open a profile for full biography, responsibilities, and contact information.
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Governor
Patrick Morrisey
Republican · Current officeholder
Governor of West Virginia
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Lieutenant Governor
Randy Smith
Republican · Current officeholder
Lieutenant Governor / President of the Senate
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Attorney General
John B. McCuskey
Republican · Current officeholder
Attorney General of West Virginia
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Secretary of State
Kris Warner
Republican · Current officeholder
Secretary of State of West Virginia
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State Auditor
Mark Hunt
Republican · Current officeholder
State Auditor of West Virginia
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State Treasurer
Larry Pack
Republican · Current officeholder
State Treasurer of West Virginia
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Commissioner of Agriculture
Kent Leonhardt
Republican · Current officeholder
Commissioner of Agriculture of West Virginia
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Public meetings
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Learning and wellbeingSchools & healthcare
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Learning and wellbeing
Schools & healthcare
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- Jefferson County SchoolsWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Hospitals
- WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical CenterHospital300 South Preston Street, Ranson, WV 25438 (opens in a new tab)Website(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Health Department
- Jefferson County Health DepartmentWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Libraries
Higher education
Place and economyLife & work here
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Place and economy
Life & work here
Tap to closeTap to openPopulation
57,701
Land area
210 sq mi
Established
1801
Largest employers
Major industries
- Tourism & hospitality
- Government & federal facilities
- Higher education
- Agriculture
Parks & recreation
- Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkNational parkWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Municipalities
- Charles Town
- Ranson
- Harpers Ferry
- Shepherdstown
- Bolivar
County: Jefferson · Region: Eastern Panhandle
Systems that hold this county togetherInfrastructure
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Systems that hold this county together
Infrastructure
Tap to closeTap to openMajor roads
- U.S. Route 340
- U.S. Route 11
- WV Route 9
- WV Route 51
- WV Route 115
Emergency management
- Jefferson County Homeland Security & Emergency ManagementWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Save these numbersEmergency contacts
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Emergency contacts
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911Poison Control
1-800-222-1222211 (statewide help line)
211988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
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Transparency
Sources & verification
Tap to closeTap to open| Section | Source | Last verified |
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| Basic information | U.S. Census Bureau (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Local government | West Virginia Secretary of State — Elected Officials Index (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Elected representation | West Virginia Legislature — 2025 Membership Directory (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Community profile | Jefferson County (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Civic information | Jefferson County Commission & County Clerk (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Infrastructure | WV Department of Transportation (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
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