Webster
Cleveland
Cleveland, WV
Settled in 1844 by Robert McCray, Sr. & Margaret.
Guerrilla Warfare
Webster Springs, WV
Throughout the Civil War, guerrilla warfare was used by both sides to disrupt regular military actions and intimidate locals.
Hacker Valley
Hacker Valley, WV
Community originally known as Hacker Lick for John Hacker and salt spring he found here in 1772, following a buffalo trail on land he...
Moccasin Rangers
One of several partisan groups in western VA during the Civil War, the Moccasin Rangers were Southern sympathizers who operated in the...
Old Sulphur Spring
Favorite gathering site for Jerry's Run and nearby residents during late 1800s - early 1900s; as well as a stop for weary travelers for...
Stroud Massacre
Following 1768 Treaty of Fort Stanwix, Stroud family settled on Stroud's Creek near junction with Gauley River.
Walter Cool
Elected first Webster County Sheriff, May 1860.
Webster Springs
Webster Springs, WV
Originally known as Fort Lick for salt springs, known during Revolution, which attracted herds of game.