Gilbert, WV

Gilbert is a town in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States, along the Guyandotte River. The 2020 census counted 333 residents. Gilbert was incorporated in 1918 and named for Gilbert Creek, which derives its name from the name of an early traveler in the area who was killed by Native Americans. Gilbert is known nationwide for the Hatfield-McCoy ATV Trails that are located in the area. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Gilbert, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Gilbert, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. There are a number of lodges and restaurants in Gilbert.