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History of Elkins, West Virginia

Elkins is a city in Randolph County, West Virginia|Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. The community was incorporated in 1890 and named in honor of Stephen Benton Elkins (1841-1911), the U.S. Senator from West Virginia. The population was 7,032 at the 2000 census 2000|census, and the 2005 census estimate has Elkins with a population of 7,109 people. It is the county seat of Randolph County, West Virginia|Randolph County{{GR|6}}. Elkins is home to the Mountain State Forest Festival, held in early October every year.


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