
Potomac Highlands · West Virginia
Pendleton County
Franklin is the county seat. Home to 6,143 West Virginians.
County seat: FranklinPopulation: 6,143
Verification Status
Pendleton 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
Next public meeting
Regular Commission meetings — verify current schedule on the official Pendleton County website.
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Elections
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West Virginia Secretary of State
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6,143
U.S. Census
County seat
Franklin
Who represents youContact your representatives
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Who represents you
Contact your representatives
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Jimmie BennettCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Jimmie Bennett
County Commissioner
Roger DahmerCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Roger Dahmer
County Commissioner
Carl HevenerCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Carl Hevener
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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Regular Commission meetings — verify current schedule on the official Pendleton County website.
Pendleton County Courthouse, 100 South Main Street, Franklin, WV 26807
Elections & voting
Learning and wellbeingSchools & healthcare
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Learning and wellbeing
Schools & healthcare
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- Pendleton County SchoolsWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Hospitals
- Grant Memorial Hospital (regional)Hospital (nearest — Petersburg)127 Early Ave., Petersburg, WV 26847 (opens in a new tab)Website(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Health Department
- Pendleton 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
6,143
Land area
698 sq mi
Established
1788
Largest employers
Major industries
- Agriculture & livestock
- Timber & forestry
- Tourism & outdoor recreation
- Public sector & education
Parks & recreation
- Seneca Rocks (Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area)National recreation area — Monongahela National ForestWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Spruce Knob — highest point in West VirginiaNational recreation area — Monongahela National ForestWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Monongahela National ForestNational forestWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Municipalities
- Franklin
- Brandywine
- Circleville
- Riverton
- Sugar Grove
County: Pendleton · Region: Potomac Highlands
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 33
- U.S. Route 220
- WV Route 28
- WV Route 55
Emergency management
- Pendleton 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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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 | Pendleton County (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 | Pendleton County (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Civic information | Pendleton 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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