Pendleton County Convention & Visitors Bureau
About Us
The Pendleton County Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCCVB) proudly promotes & supports the beauty of Pendleton County, the surrounding areas & West Virginia. The PCCVB recognizes the value of tourism to support our businesses & organizations, and we strive to preserve our rich heritage & traditions. PCCVB markets Pendleton County’s tourism related businesses, historic sites, lodging facilities & recreation areas through an advertising campaign.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers (Executive Committee)
Chairperson: Lindsay Kazarick
Vice Chairperson: Sam Wood
Secretary/Treasurer: Annie Humes
Executive Director: Amber Nesselrodt
Board of Directors: Melinda Brooks, Kim Kirk, Janice Lantz, Jeff Munn, Cory Thomas, Katie Vanmeter & Sam Yokum
Pendleton County, West Virginia was founded in 1787 by the Virginia General Assembly from portions of Augusta, Rockingham and Hardy Counties. The land area is comprised of 698 square miles. Of that, 29% is Monongahela and George Washington National Forest.
Pendleton County is home to Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia and the Alleghenies at 4,863’. It is also home to the lowest point in the state, down at the bottom of Seneca Caverns. Seneca Rocks, one of West Virginia’s most recognized natural landmarks, is also found in Pendleton County.
Franklin is the county seat. It was established in 1794 and is comprised of 358 acres. According to the 2022 Census, 6,011 people live in Pendleton County with 721 residing in Franklin.
Home to two Mon Forest Towns – Franklin & Seneca Rocks.
