2019 Map of Glenville

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The Little Kanawha River winds through this central West Virginia landscape, anchoring the development of Glenville and surrounding settlements like Sand Fork and Alice. This area is characterized by a dense network of runs and creeks, including Leading Creek and Cedar Creek, which have carved the deep hollows and high points like Tank Hill and Powell Knob. As the county seat, Glenville serves as a civic center, home to the Gilmer County Courthouse and the Glenville Truss Bridge. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites throughout the valleys, from the Old Glenville Cem and Stalnaker Cem near the river to more remote locations like Rhodes Cem and Messenger Cem. The terrain is also marked by numerous trails, such as the Fishermen's Trail and Park View Trail, suggesting a modern landscape intertwined with its longstanding river-valley roots.