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The Potomac Highlands of West Virginia are the root of the Eastern Panhandle , bordering Maryland and Virginia . They comprise the following counties:


Because of geographical proximity and shared culture and history, the Potomac Highlands region is often extended to include Pocahontas , ''' Randolph ''', and ''' Tucker ''' Counties, even though they are not within the Potomac River watershed.


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POTOMAC HIGHLANDS TRIVIA

  • The Potomac Highlands includes West Virginia's Oldest Town ( 1762 ) of Romney .

  • The Potomac Highlands also includes West Virginia's oldest county: Hampshire ( 1753 ).

  • West Virginia's highest elevation above sea level is located in the Potomac Highlands in Pendleton County: Spruce Knob , 4,863 feet (1,482 meters).

  • Shortly after West Virginia gained statehood, Mineral and Grant counties were created from Hampshire and Hardy in 1866 .



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