Grant County, in eastern West Virginia (WV), was created in 1866 from Hardy County and named for Ulysses S. Grant, who later became U.S. president. Its county seat is at Petersburg. Grant County is known for its farms, mountain scenery, and towering rock formations. The South Branch of the Potomac River and its north fork drain southern parts of the county. Tourism, farming, and timbering are among its primary industries. As of the 2010 census, the population of Grant County was 11,937.
Cities & Towns in Grant County
Arthur, West Virginia
Bayard, West Virginia
Cabins, West Virginia
Dorcas, West Virginia
Falls, West Virginia
Gormania, West Virginia
Greenland, West Virginia
Lahmansville, West Virginia
Maysville, West Virginia
Medley, West Virginia
Mount Storm, West Virginia
Petersburg, West Virginia
Scherr, West Virginia
Parks & Public Recreation Facilities
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Dolly Sods Wilderness (National Forest)
Greenland Gap Nature Preserve
Monongahela National Forest
Welton Park (Petersburg, WV)
Grant County Historic Landmarks
Grant County Courthouse (Peterburg, WV)
Regional Information for Grant County, West Virginia
Further information on lodging, dining, and recreation in Grant County may be found in our guide to travel in the Potomac Region of eastern West Virginia, in which Grant County is located.
