McDowell County
County in West Virginia
McDowell County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,111. Its county seat is Welch. McDowell County is the southernmost county in the state. It was created in 1858 by the Virginia General... Wikipedia
County seat: Welch
Population: 17,850 (2022)
Area: 535 mi²
Congressional district: 1st
Founded: February 28, 1858
Named for: James McDowell