Wirt County is named for William Wirt, who was a United States Attorney General.
Created: January 19, 1848
Elizabeth 1848 – present
County Courthouse – Elizabeth
Location: 1 Court Street / Washington Street
Built: 1911 – 1912
Style: Neo-Classical Revival
Architect: B F Smith
Contractor: Smith Fireproof Construction Company
Description: The building faces southwest and is a two story buff and brown colored brick and stone structure. The southwest front has a large portico with four white columns rising to a pediment at the roof line. A small balcony is above the first story entrance. There are short east and west wings at the front and rear of the building. On the center of the roof is a square cupola with large clock. Beside the cupola is a long dormer. The foundation is stone.
See: National Register of Historic Places – Wirt County Courthouse
N – Richie County
E – Calhoun County
W – Wood County
Photos taken 2012