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Summers County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,959. [1] Its county seat is Hinton. [2] The county was created by an act of the West Virginia Legislature on February 27, 1871, from parts of Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer and Monroe counties and named in honor of George ...
Summers County (2020 population—11,959) is located in the southeastern region of West Virginia, scenically placed between the beautiful Greenbrier and New River Valleys. The City of Hinton (2020 population—2,245) serves as the county seat and is the sole municipality within Summers County.
Summers County is nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in the heart of southern West Virginia. Rolling mountains and winding rivers fill the topography. Whether you like to do your exploring by bike, boat, or on foot, our trails and waters welcome you.
Summers County is rich in outdoor activity with superb fishing, hiking, horseback riding and more. Two of West Virginia’s great state parks are within the Summers County boundaries. Pipestem Resort State Park, offers golf, horseback riding and fishing.
Summers County, located in southeastern West Virginia, encompasses 367.6 square miles. Hinton is the county seat. Summers County was established on February 27, 1871, from segments of Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, and Monroe counties.
Summers County, in southern West Virginia (WV), was established in 1871 and named in honor of George W. Summers, a prominent jurist of Kanawha County. Its county seat is at Hinton. The New, Bluestone, and Greenbrier rivers join in Summers County near Hinton at Bluestone Lake.
Summers County was established on February 27, 1871, from segments of Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, and Monroe counties. It has a rich history that dates back to the early 1700s when European settlers began exploring the region. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes.
