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Gilmer County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,408, [1] making it West Virginia's fifth-least populous county. Its county seat is Glenville. [2]
Welcome to the official website for Gilmer County, WV! We are pleased to announce that you can now view and pay your real and personal property tax, research map and parcel information and view and pay for available documents from the County Clerk's office.
This website is intended to provide you with an overview of our county’s government and the unique opportunities our county has to offer. Please take the time to explore our site and let us know how we can better serve our community through this medium.
Gilmer County, located in the heart of West Virginia, was established on February 3, 1845, from parts of Kanawha and Lewis counties. It was named for Thomas W. Gilmer, a governor of Virginia. Gilmer County has an area of 339.7 square miles and a 2020 population of 7,408.
Gilmer County, in central West Virginia (WV), was created in 1845 from parts of Lewis and Kanawha counties. It was named for Thomas Walker Gilmer, a governor of Virginia and Secretary of the Navy. Its county seat is at Glenville, which is also the site of Glenville State College.
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Gilmer County in central West Virginia, like many other counties, is located on the Allegheny Plateau. It is known for its oil and natural gas wells, livestock, fruit, potatoes, corn, and timber. The county government is located in Glenville, a college town and trading center for agricultural products.
