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New River Gorge Bridge, Taylor County, West Virginia
North Central · West Virginia

Taylor County

Grafton is the county seat. Home to 16,705 West Virginians.

County seat: GraftonPopulation: 16,705
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At a glance

At a glance

Next public meeting
1st Tuesday at 6:00 PM and 3rd Tuesday at 10:00 AM (verify on published schedule)
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Elections
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Population
16,705
U.S. Census
County seat
Grafton
Who represents you

Contact your representatives

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Official county government
www.wvcountytaylor.com
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Tony J. Veltri
County Commissioner
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Sam Gerkin
County Commissioner
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Orville G. Wright
County Commissioner
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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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County Commission
1st Tuesday at 6:00 PM and 3rd Tuesday at 10:00 AM (verify on published schedule)
Taylor County Courthouse, 214 W. Main Street, Grafton, WV 26354
Learning and wellbeing

Schools & healthcare

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Hospitals
Health Department
Libraries
Higher education
Place and economy

Life & work here

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Population
16,705
Land area
174 sq mi
Established
1844
Largest employers
Major industries
  • Rail transportation
  • Agriculture
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
Parks & recreation
Municipalities
  • Grafton
  • Flemington

County: Taylor · Region: North Central

Systems that hold this county together

Infrastructure

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Major roads
  • U.S. Route 50
  • U.S. Route 119
  • WV Route 76
  • WV Route 310
Emergency management
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Emergency contacts

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Emergencies
911
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
211 (statewide help line)
211
988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
988
Transparency

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