Morgan County, West Virginia
Morgan County | |
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Morgan County Courthouse Complex, July 2011 | |
Location within the U.S. state of West Virginia | |
West Virginia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°34′N 78°16′W / 39.56°N 78.26°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| Founded | February 9, 1820 |
| Named after | Daniel Morgan |
| Seat | Berkeley Springs |
| Largest town | Berkeley Springs |
| Area | |
• Total | 230 sq mi (600 km2) |
| • Land | 229 sq mi (590 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1 km2) 0.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 17,063 |
• Estimate (2021) | 17,221 |
| • Density | 74/sq mi (29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,063. Its county seat is Berkeley Springs. The county was formed in 1820 from parts of Hampshire and Berkeley Counties and named in honor of General Daniel Morgan, prominent soldier of the American Revolutionary War. The county and town of Bath are considered excellent jumping-off points for exploring the Potomac and Cacapon Rivers just to the north and west, respectively. Also, the county is a tourist destination hosting numerous local artists, mineral water spas, and a large amount of outdoor recreation that includes fishing, boating, wildlife, hunting, and mountain scenery. The region is known for the famed Apple Butter Festival held annually in October. Morgan County is also the home of an important silica mine, part of U.S. Silica.