Ohio County is a county located in the northern panhandle of the U.S. state of West Virginia. Formed from the District of West Augusta, Virginia, in 1776. It was named for the Ohio River which forms its western boundary. West Liberty (formerly Black's Cabin) was the county seat from 1777 to 1797. The city of Wheeling has been the county seat since that time. As of 2000, the population was 47,427.
Ohio County is part of the Wheeling, WV Metropolit...
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Ohio County is a county located in the northern panhandle of the U.S. state of West Virginia. Formed from the District of West Augusta, Virginia, in 1776. It was named for the Ohio River which forms its western boundary. West Liberty (formerly Black's Cabin) was the county seat from 1777 to 1797. The city of Wheeling has been the county seat since that time. As of 2000, the population was 47,427.
Ohio County is part of the Wheeling, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Ohio County is governed by a three member County Commission who each serve in rotating 6-year terms. The terms are designed such that one seat is up for election in even years. There can be only one person elected from each of Ohio County's three magisterial districts. The County Commission annually chooses its own President. The Ohio County Commissioners in 2009 are David Sims (D), Tim McCormick (D), and Randy Wharton (D). Mr. McCormick was re-elected in November 2008.
Other elected officials include Clerk of County...
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