Mineral

Keyser, WV

Here in 1863 General W. W. Averell started the Federal cavalry raid to Salem, Virginia, and then back into this State.

Keyser, WV

On November 28, 1864, Confederates under Gen. Thomas Rosser rode to New Creek, where a sizeable Union force commanded by Col. George R....

Congregation was organized in 1849.

Mineral, WV

Born in Piedmont on July 29, 1900.

One-fourth mile south is grave of Dr. John Green, first resident doctor in Mineral County, 1832-73.

Fort Ashby, one in the chain of Indian forts built by George Washington, 1755.

Erected in 1755 by Lieut. John Bacon under orders from George Washington and garrisoned with twenty-one men.

Keyser, WV

On this site in 1750 the Ohio Company of Virginia erected a fortified storehouse known as Fort Ohio or the New Store.

On land Washington surveyed for Elias Sellers in 1748 stood this fort, important link in system of frontier defenses.

Ridgeley, WV

Near here, William Mayo, Thomas Savage, and party spent the winter of 1736 on their expedition for the British King to determine the...

Ridgeley, WV

Formed from Hampshire in 1866 and named for its great mineral deposits.

Formed from Hampshire in 1866 and named for its great mineral deposits.

Formed from Hampshire in 1866 and named for its great mineral deposits.

Keyser, WV

Born in Hampshire County in 1837, the son of a slave owner, he fled Virginia after secession but was elected the youngest member of the...

Located on a 1766 Fairfax grant and site of a former blockhouse.

At Reese's Mill, ruins of the home of Abraham Johnson, who entertained George Washington and surveying party in 1748.

"The Mountain State"--western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863.

"The Mountain State"--western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863.

Wiley Ford, WV

Between 1953 and 1971, the airport in Wiley Ford was host to national sports car races attended by top racers Roger Penske, Bob...