
North Central · West Virginia
Taylor County
Grafton is the county seat. Home to 16,705 West Virginians.
County seat: GraftonPopulation: 16,705
Verification Status
Taylor 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
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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West Virginia Secretary of State
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16,705
U.S. Census
County seat
Grafton
Who represents youContact your representatives
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Who represents you
Contact your representatives
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www.wvcountytaylor.com
Tony J. VeltriCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Tony J. Veltri
County Commissioner
Sam GerkinCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Sam Gerkin
County Commissioner
Orville G. WrightCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Orville G. Wright
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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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
Elections & voting
Learning and wellbeingSchools & healthcare
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Learning and wellbeing
Schools & healthcare
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- Taylor County SchoolsWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Hospitals
Health Department
- Grafton-Taylor 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
16,705
Land area
174 sq mi
Established
1844
Largest employers
Major industries
- Rail transportation
- Agriculture
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
Parks & recreation
- Tygart Lake State ParkState park — lake, marina, and campgroundWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Valley Falls State ParkState park — waterfalls on the Tygart Valley River (shared with Marion County)Website(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Grafton National CemeteryNational cemetery — U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Municipalities
- Grafton
- Flemington
County: Taylor · 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
- U.S. Route 50
- U.S. Route 119
- WV Route 76
- WV Route 310
Emergency management
- Taylor 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) | 2026-07-13 |
| Local government | Taylor County (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-13 |
| Elected representation | West Virginia Legislature — 2025 Membership Directory (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-13 |
| Community profile | Taylor County (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-13 |
| Civic information | Taylor 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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