Glenville
County Seat of
Gilmer County
West Virginia


Gilmer County Courthouse

Glenville: Charter originally granted in the year 1856. Incorporated February 13, 1871, by an act of the Legislature. Formerly known as Stewart's Creek and Hartford. Here was composed the song "The West Virginia Hills," words by Mrs. Ellen King, music by H. A. Engle.

Population
: 7,669

Elevation
: 734 feet

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