Government
Wellsburg is the seat of Brooke County government. Towns included in the county are Beech Bottom, Bethany, Follansbee, Weirton, Wellsburg, and Windsor Heights.
Business With reasonable tax rates and affordable real estate, Brooke County is a desirable location for any business. The current expansion of oil and gas drilling has boosted the local economy, and promises to continue for decades.
Tourism The rolling hills of Brooke County provide a scenic backdrop to any destination you choose. The county is host to many historic sites including Bethany College - founded in 1840.
History Located in the Northern Panhandle along the Ohio River, Brooke County was created by an act of the Virginia General
Assembly on November 30, 1796 from parts of Ohio County. Upon its creation, Brooke County became the northernmost
county in the state of Virginia until the creation of Hancock County from Brooke's territory in 1848.
County Contact List:
by phone
County Offices:
Assessor Courthouse Annex - 304-737-3667
Assessor's Office - Follansbee Number - 304-527-1131
Board of Education - 12th St. & Pleasant Ave. - 304-737-3481
Brooke High School 304-527-1410
Circuit Court Court House - 304-737-3662
Judge's Chambers Court House - 304-737-1393
Judge Gaughan Court House - 304-737-1400
Civil Defense Court House - 304-737-1757
Commissioner Court House - 304-737-3668
Community Service - 304-737-4069
County Clerk - 304-737-3661 phone / 304-737-4023 fax
Cooperative Extension Service - 304-737-3666
County Prosecutor - 304-527-4220
Election Bureau - 304-737-3668
Health Unit - 304-737-3665
Juvenile Mediation - 304-737-3652
Probation Office - 304-737-3669
Public Library - 304-737-1551
Sheriff's Office - 304-737-3660
Sheriff's Office- Follansbee Number - 304-527-1430
Tax Department - 304-737-3663
Victim Assistance - 304-737-4069
WV State Police 304-737-3671
Hospitals:
Weirton Medical 304-797-6000
Trinity East 740-283-7000
Trinity West 740-264-8000
Wheeling Medical Park 304-243-3000
Magistrates:
Robin Snyder - 304-737-1321
Linda J. R. Viderman - 304-737-1321
Newspapers:
Herald Star 740-283-4711
Intelligencer (304) 233-0100
Weirton Daily Times 304-748-0606
Brooke News 304-737-0946
Senior Center:
Main Office 948 Main St., Follansbee - 304-527-3410
For Additional Information
Please Call 304-737-3661