Roane County, West Virginia

Roane County
Robey Theatre in Spencer
Flag of Roane County
Official seal of Roane County
Map of West Virginia highlighting Roane 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: 38°43′N 81°22′W / 38.72°N 81.36°W / 38.72; -81.36
Country United States
State West Virginia
FoundedMarch 11, 1856
Named forSpencer Roane
SeatSpencer
Largest citySpencer
Area
 • Total484 sq mi (1,250 km2)
 • Land484 sq mi (1,250 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)  0.03%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total14,028
 • Estimate 
(2021)
13,898
 • Density29/sq mi (11/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.roanewv.com

Roane County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,028.[1] Its county seat is Spencer.[2] The county was founded in 1856 and is named for Spencer Roane.[3]

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 23, 2001. Retrieved February 4, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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