Ritchie
Harrisville
Harrisville, WV
Named for Thomas Harris.
Harrisville/Thomas Maley Harris
Harrisville, WV
Laid out on lands owned by Thomas Harris, uncle of Gen. Thomas Maley Harris, in 1822.
Indian Battles
Macfarlan, WV
In this vicinity in 1769, Jesse Hughes and party routed a band of Indians.
Pennsboro
Pennsboro, WV
Settled by John Bunnell, a veteran of the Revolution, near the salt lick which attracted great game herds.
Ritchie County/Tyler County
Formed in 1843 from Lewis, Harrison, and Wood.
Ritchie County/Wirt County
Formed in 1843 from Lewis, Harrison, and Wood.
Ritchie County/Wirt County
Formed in 1843 from Lewis, Harrison, and Wood.
Ritchie County/Wood County
Formed in 1843 from Lewis, Harrison, and Wood.
Romeo H. Freer
Harrisville, WV
Born in Ohio, Freer served in the Union army during the Civil War.
The Stone House
Pennsboro, WV
The Webster House, now known as The Stone House, was built shortly after 1800.
Tollgate
Toll Gate, WV
The Northwestern Turnpike, a favorite project of George Washington, opened in 1838.