Putnam County, West Virginia

Putnam County
Putnam County Courthouse in Winfield
Location within the U.S. state of West Virginia
West Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°31′N 81°55′W / 38.51°N 81.91°W / 38.51; -81.91
Country United States
State West Virginia
FoundedMarch 11, 1848
Named forIsrael Putnam
SeatWinfield
Largest cityHurricane
Area
 • Total350 sq mi (900 km2)
 • Land346 sq mi (900 km2)
 • Water4.7 sq mi (12 km2)  1.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total57,440
 • Density160/sq mi (63/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.putnamcounty.org

Putnam County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 57,440.[1] Its county seat is Winfield.[2]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Putnam County, West Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.