Calhoun County, West Virginia

Calhoun County
The Calhoun County Courthouse in Grantsville
Location within the U.S. state of West Virginia
West Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°50′N 81°07′W / 38.84°N 81.12°W / 38.84; -81.12
Country United States
State West Virginia
FoundedMarch 5, 1856
Named forJohn C. Calhoun
SeatGrantsville
Largest townGrantsville
Area
 • Total281 sq mi (730 km2)
 • Land279 sq mi (720 km2)
 • Water1.4 sq mi (4 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,229
 • Density22/sq mi (8.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.calhouncounty.wv.gov

Calhoun County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia.