Gilmer. I. A N. W. central county of West Virginia, watered by Little Kanawha river; area, 512 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 4,338, of whom 27 were colored. It has a rough surface, much of which is thickly wooded, and a rich soil, suitable for grain and pasturage. There are several salt springs and iron mines. The chief productions in 1870 were 9,830 bushels of wheat, 106,036 of Indian corn, 17,592 of oats, 44,929 lbs. of butter, and 1,636 tons of hay. There were 1,114 horses, 1,295 milch cows, 1,697 other cattle, 6,100 sheep, and 3,907 swine. Capital, Glenville.

II. A N. county of Georgia, drained by Coosawattee and other rivers; area, about 500 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 6,644, of whom 117 were colored. Several spurs of the Blue Ridge, abounding in beautiful scenery, and alternating with fertile valleys, traverse parts of the county. The mineral products, comprising gold, marble, and iron, are valuable and abundant. The chief productions in 1870 were 8,103 bushels of wheat, 10,417 of rye, 169,099 of Indian corn, 12,333 of oats, 13,546 of sweet potatoes, and 67,128 lbs. of butter. There were 764 horses, 1,922 milch cows, 3,369 other cattle, 6,461 sheep, and 10,701 swine. Capital, Ellijay.