Tucker County, West Virginia

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Tucker County
Tucker County Courthouse in Parsons
Tucker County Courthouse in Parsons
Map of West Virginia highlighting Tucker County
Location within the U.S. state of West Virginia
Map of the United States highlighting West Virginia
West Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°06′N 79°34′W / 39.1°N 79.57°W / 39.1; -79.57
Country United States
State West Virginia
FoundedMarch 7, 1856
Named forHenry St. George Tucker, Sr.
SeatParsons
Largest cityParsons
Area
 • Total421 sq mi (1,090 km2)
 • Land419 sq mi (1,090 km2)
 • Water2.1 sq mi (5 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,762
 • Density16/sq mi (6.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitetuckercountycommission.com

Tucker County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. At the 2020 census, 6,762 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Parsons.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. "QuickFacts: Tucker County, West Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.