Taylor County, West Virginia

Taylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of 2000, the population is 16,089. Its county seat is Grafton. Named for Sen. John Taylor of Caroline, it was formed in 1844.

Taylor County is part of the Clarksburg, WV Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 176 square miles.

Major Highways

U.S. Highway 50
U.S. Highway 119
U.S. Highway 250
West Virginia Route 76

Cities and Towns

Incorporated cities and towns

Town of Flemington
Grafton

Unincorporated communities

Astor
Belgium
Blueville
Brownlow
Elliotsville
Fetterman
Hepzibah
Knottsville
Lucretia
McGee
Meadland
Millertown
Oreide
Park View
Pruntytown
Rosemont
Santiago
Simpson
South Grafton
Tappan
Thornton
Webster
Wendel
West Grafton