Putnam County, West Virginia Genealogy

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History


The county is named after Revolutionary War Major General Israel Putnam (1718-1790).

Parent County
1848--Putnam County was created 11 March 1848 from Kanawha, Mason and Cabell Counties. County seat: Winfield

Boundary Changes
See an interactive map of Putnam County boundary changes.

Neighboring Counties

 * Cabell
 * Jackson
 * Kanawha
 * Lincoln
 * Mason