
North Central · West Virginia
Preston County
Kingwood is the county seat. Home to 34,216 West Virginians.
County seat: KingwoodPopulation: 34,216
Verification Status
Preston County — verified against primary sources
- Last Verified
- July 13, 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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34,216
U.S. Census
County seat
Kingwood
Who represents youContact your representatives
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Who represents you
Contact your representatives
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www.prestoncountywv.gov
Don SmithCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Don Smith
County Commissioner
Samantha StoneCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Samantha Stone
County Commissioner
Hunter ThomasCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Hunter Thomas
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
Show up, speak upPublic meetings
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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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- Preston County SchoolsWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Hospitals
- Acute care & emergency
Health Department
- Preston 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
34,216
Land area
651 sq mi
Established
1818
Largest employers
Major industries
- Coal mining
- Agriculture
- Timber
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
Parks & recreation
- Cathedral State ParkState park — virgin hemlock forest, AuroraWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Coopers Rock State ForestState forest — Cheat River overlookWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Municipalities
- Kingwood
- Bruceton Mills
- Masontown
- Newburg
- Reedsville
- Rowlesburg
- Terra Alta
- Tunnelton
- Albright
County: Preston · Region: North Central
Systems that hold this county togetherInfrastructure
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Systems that hold this county together
Infrastructure
Tap to closeTap to openMajor roads
- Interstate 68
- U.S. Route 50
- WV Route 7
- WV Route 26
Emergency management
- Preston County Office of Emergency Management(304) 329-1855Website(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)
988Preston County Office of Emergency Management
(304) 329-1855Website(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)TransparencySources & verification
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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) | 2026-07-13 |
| Local government | Preston County (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-13 |
| Elected representation | West Virginia Legislature — 2026 Membership Directory (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-13 |
| Community profile | Preston County (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-13 |
| Civic information | Preston County Commission & County Clerk (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-13 |
| Infrastructure | WV Department of Transportation (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-13 |
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