New River – Greenbrier Valley · West Virginia
Monroe County
Union is the county seat. Home to 12,376 West Virginians.
County seat: UnionPopulation: 12,376
Verification Status
Monroe 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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12,376
U.S. Census
County seat
Union
Who represents youContact your representatives
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Who represents you
Contact your representatives
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monroecountywv.net
Kevin GalfordCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Kevin Galford
County Commissioner
Kenny MannCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Kenny Mann
County Commissioner
Melvin YoungCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Melvin Young
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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- Monroe County SchoolsWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Hospitals
- Regional access via Greenbrier Valley Medical Center (Ronceverte) and Carilion Giles Community Hospital (Pearisburg, VA)Nearest regional hospitals1320 Maplewood Avenue, Ronceverte, WV 24970 (opens in a new tab)Website(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Health Department
- Monroe 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
12,376
Land area
473 sq mi
Established
1799
Largest employers
Major industries
- Agriculture & livestock
- Local government & education
- Tourism
- Small manufacturing
Parks & recreation
- Hanging Rock Raptor ObservatoryWildlife observation siteWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Municipalities
- Union
- Peterstown
- Alderson (partial)
County: Monroe · Region: New River – Greenbrier Valley
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 219
- WV Route 3
- WV Route 12
- WV Route 122
Emergency management
- Monroe County Office of Emergency ManagementWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Save these numbersEmergency contacts
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Save these numbers
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 | Monroe County Commission (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 | Monroe County (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Civic information | Monroe 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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