Upshur County
Origin of the Name
Upshur County was named after Abel Parker Upshur, who served as the fifteenth secretary of state of the United States from 1843 to 1844.
Upshur County
County Details
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County Seat Gilmer
Established 1846
Population 40,892
Median Age 40.7
Land Area 582.98 sq mi
Water Area 9.61 sq mi
Total Area 592.59 sq mi
Percent Urban 19.31%
Percent Rural 80.69%
Latitude, Longitude 32.7100° N, 94.9767° W