Mineral County, West Virginia

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Mineral County, in northeastern West Virginia (WV), was created in 1866 and named for its mineral resources, which include the easternmost deposits of coal in West Virginia. Its county seat is at Keyser. The courses across the northern boundary of the county, descending eastward out of the Allegheny Mountains. Mineral County is renowned for its agriculture and mountain scenery. Its northern reaches approach the city of Cumberland, Maryland (MD). The birthplace of Nancy Hanks, the mother of Abraham Lincoln, is preserved near Dolls Gap. As of the 2010 census, the population of Mineral County was 28,212.

Cities & Towns in Mineral County

Burlington, West Virginia




New Creek, West Virginia
Patterson Creek, West Virginia


Skyline, West Virginia

Parks & Public Recreation Facilities


Nancy Hanks Memorial
Jennings Randolph Lake Wildlife Management Area
Springfield Wildlife Management Area
Allegheny Wildlife Management Area

Mineral County Historic Landmarks

(Short Gap, WV)

Regional Information for Mineral County, West Virginia

Further information on lodging, dining, and recreation in Mineral County may be found in our guide to travel in the Potomac Branches Region of eastern West Virginia, in which Mineral County is located.