Welcome to Putnam County West Virginia
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Putnam County was named in honor of Israel Putnam, who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War. Its county seat is Winfield.

THIS COUNTY IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!!

If you have the desire to help transcribe genealogical data and place it online for the free use of all researchers, contact Kim to become a host. Volunteer Information is available here.


This County currently does not have a host. This means that there is no one available to help answer your questions about this county's history or to help you with your family's genealogy within this county. WE REGRET THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO DO PERSONAL RESEARCH FOR YOU.


Putnam County Data Online

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Surrounding Counties

Mason County (north)

Jackson County (northeast)

Kanawha County (east)

Lincoln County (south)

Cabell County (west)

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