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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Preston_County,_West_VirginiaPreston County, West Virginia - Wikipedia

    Preston County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 34,216. Its county seat is Kingwood. The county was formed from Monongalia County in 1818 and named for Virginia Governor James Patton Preston.

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  3. www.visitmountaineercountry.com › preston-countyPreston County West Virginia Travel and Tourism Guide

    Welcome to Preston County. There is one rule in Preston County, West Virginia: Roam Free! The Appalachian views are inspiring, wildlife is abundant, and there is enough outdoor adventure to wear out the kid in you.

  4. www.visitmountaineercountry.com › preston-county-day-trips8 Day Trip Ideas for Preston County - VisitMountaineerCountry.com

    This exciting West Virginia county has a secret: a variety of easily accessible scenic trails! Snow skiing, rock climbing , rail hiking , and mountain biking are entryways to awesome wildlife, fresh air, and spectacular views.

  5. www.wikiwand.com › en › Preston_County,_West_VirginiaPreston County, West Virginia - Wikiwand

    Preston County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 34,216. Its county seat is Kingwood. The county was formed from Monongalia County in 1818 and named for Virginia Governor James Patton Preston.

  6. www.prestonwv.com › life › historyHistory of Preston County, West Virginia

    Preston County was created by an act of the Virginia General Assembly on January 19, 1818, from parts of Monongalia County. It was named in honor of James Patton Preston (1774-1843). He was born on June 21, 1774, in Smithfield, Virginia. He was a student at William and Mary College (1790-1795) and organized an artillery company in 1799.

  7. www.census.gov › prestoncountywestvirginia › PST045222U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Preston County, West Virginia

    Jul 1, 2022 · Preston County, West Virginia. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties. Also for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.

  8. wvexplorer.com › communities › countiesPreston County, West Virginia - West Virginia Explorer

    Preston County, in northeastern West Virginia (WV), was formed in 1818 from Monongalia County and named in honor of James Patton Preston, the governor of Virginia from 1816 until 1819. Its county seat is at Kingwood.