Clay, WV

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Clay is West Virginia's Clay County seat, home to 378 residents in an Elk River valley. Reach it via winding US Route 36 from I-79 near Sutton, or from Charleston using US Route 119 north to Route 36 east. The remote location means mostly regional traffic, with limited EV charging available. The 1934 courthouse showcases unexpected Art Deco design elements.