Preston County, in northeastern West Virginia was created by an act of the Virginia General Assembly Jan. 19, 1818, from parts of Monongalia County. It was named for James Patton Preston, Governor of Virginia (1816-19). Preston County became the 20th county in what is now West Virginia, and consists of 653.88 square miles. On March 7, 1869, the courthouse was destroyed by fire. All courthouse records, with the exception of few books were lost. Deed books in the County Clerks record room begin with #25, previous books were destroyed. Land records were partially recreated when public was asked to bring in deeds to their property and was then re-recorded in Deed Books.
The County Clerk is to act as Clerk (fiscal officer) of the County Commission.
Dave Sypolt, County Clerk
Teresa Tennant, Deputy Clerk
Carrie Davis, Deputy Clerk
Crystal Bolyard, Deputy Clerk
Nichelle Powers, Deputy Clerk
Sabrina Golden, Deputy Clerk
Tammy Johnson, Deputy Clerk
Deanna Lively, Deputy Clerk
Amanda Stewart, Deputy Clerk
Ashley Cole, Deputy Clerk
Sara Patterson, Deputy Clerk
