Cities & Towns in Mercer County, WV
Mercer County, county in West Virginia, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 58,258 inhabitants. The county was created 187 years ago in 1837. Its county seat is Princeton.
There are 7 city/town in Mercer County, WV. The largest city of Mercer County is Bluefield with a population of 9,505. Other cities include, Princeton population 5,599, Athens population 890, Piedmont population 792, Bramwell population 334
Bluefield
Bluefield, City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States
Princeton
Princeton, City in Mercer County, Missouri
Athens
Athens, Town in West Virginia, United States
Mercer County is situated in the southern part of West Virginia near the Virginia border. The county has a population of around 62,000 residents. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Mercer County:
Princeton serves as the county seat and is the largest city in Mercer County with around 6,500 residents. It offers historic attractions like the Mercer County Courthouse and American Legion Cook Memorial Post. Princeton hosts events like the Chicory Festival.
Bluefield is a city in northern Mercer County with a population of around 10,000. It is divided into two parts bisected by the state line. Bluefield is known for its railroading history and hosts the Mountain Festival each summer.
Athens is a small town south of Princeton with around 1,000 residents. It was founded in the late 1800s and has historic landmarks including the C.C. Bailes House and the original Concord College campus.
Oakvale is an unincorporated coal town located northwest of Princeton with around 100 residents. It originated early 1900s and has historic coal mining infrastructure. Popular events include the annual Oakvale Road Rally.
Bramwell is a town along Bluestone River northeast of Bluefield with around 350 residents. It contains a downtown historic district showcasing lavish architecture from its boom days built by coal barons.
All Mercer County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | Town in West Virginia, United States | 890 |
| Bluefield | City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States | 9,505 |
| Bramwell | Town of the United States | 334 |
| Matoaka | Human settlement in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America | 193 |
| Oakvale | Human settlement in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America | 109 |
| Piedmont | Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States | 792 |
| Princeton | City in Mercer County, Missouri | 5,599 |
