Nestled among the foothills of the Alleghenies along the shores of the Ohio River, scenic Wetzel County is one of West Virginia's best kept secrets. The First Frontier Trail runs along the river and with miles of country roads, rippling creeks, forests, and farmlands to explore, Wetzel County is your gateway to the world of nature and hometown charm.
New Martinsville and Proctor
Paden City Just south of New Martinsville is
Paden City, home to Marble King, the largest marble producer in the
US. At the end of Main Street there is a lovely riverside park with
a boat ramp, camping, and a walking trail. The county line divides
the town into Wetzel and Tyler Counties along Paden Fork
Road. Pine Grove, Jacksonburg, Reader, & Smithfield A leisurely drive along Route 20
takes you to these communities and nearby nature reserves. Along
the way you'll find streams stocked with bass and trout, local
eateries, and some of the county's best wildlife and hiking
areas. Earnshaw, Knob Fork, & Wileyville Scenic Route 7 parallels Fishing
Creek through the heart of Wetzel County. The drive is lined with
farmsteads, small communities, and side roads that lead to the
scenic Hoyt Forest and mountain hollows. Knob Fork is the highest
point in Wetzel County with an elevation of 1050 ft. Burton, Hundred, & Littleton Hundred, in a valley at the east
end of Route 7, was named for settler Henry Church, who lived to be
109 years old. Historic Fish Creek Covered Bridge
(
ca. 1881) is the only remaining covered bridge in Wetzel
County and one of two in WV in the single kingpost truss design.
Just north, along Route 250, near the Pennsylvania border
(Mason-Dixon Line) is Littleton. To the south lies Burton with is
charming roadside park.
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