May be white, nearly pure silica, and a source of glass sand, as at berkeley springs, morgan county. Official information about taxes, licenses and permits is available here. United states land reports have a large amount of necessary facts in regards to land allocations and ownerships. However, the counties of grant, mineral, mingo, lincoln, and summers were formed after 1860. Local histories are available for mineral county, west virginia genealogy. If you have any information or corrections you would like to see added to the site, please let us know. It is part of the cumberland, mdwv metropolitan statistical area. West virginia county and state taxes this service reminds you when your countystate tax payments and. Online tax record search enter a search argument, and select. The west virginia department of education wvde is working closely with the office of governor jim justice, the west virginia department of health and human resources, and other state agencies and organizations to ensure counties and schools have the latest information regarding coronavirus disease 19 covid19. Under wv law the sherifftreasurer is responsible for receiving and distribution of all county funds. West virginia, naturalization records, 18141991 mineral county, west virginia source. Idleman html at items below if any are from related and broader terms.
The name was selected due to the vast reserves of minerals, especially coal. History of clay county west virginia 1989 clay county history book committee on. County courthouses hold records created by the clerks since the counties were. A history of frankfort community, alaska, mineral county, west virginia. The result was a journey through the small pieces of history that make up the. Mineral county museum curator kay strombo cowrote and edited the original mineral county history book with deb davis. A bibliography of books about pennsylvania families. Mineral county is part of the twentythird family court circuit, which also includes hampshire and morgan counties.
Home of potomac state college and named for its vast mineral resources, mineral county was a railroad and coal center at the. A history and a photographic history of ridgeley and carpendale, west virginia, people kept contacting him to tell him about, or to ask about, historic sites in. Saved bookmarks are available for the same type of web browser. Mineral county property records are real estate documents that contain information related to real property in mineral county, west virginia. The church is available for weddings, reunions, etc. Fayette county gilmer county grant county greenbrier county hampshire county hancock county hardy county harrison county jackson county jefferson county kanawha county lewis county lincoln county logan county marion county marshall county mason county mcdowell county mercer county. We seek to create a positive economic impact on the mineral county area. The office of the sheriff is the principal tax collection agency for mineral county.
Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on trulia. Forgotten but not gone and millions of other books are available for amazon. The west virginia geological and economic survey wvges conducts longterm and projectspecific, independent and unbiased analysis of the geology of the state and provide scientific expertise, information, and education to all of west virginias stakeholders regarding the coal, natural gas, petroleum, nonfuel resources, environmental concerns, karst, and geologic. The story of keyser, west virginia, from the early years of the 18th century. Mineral county courthouse is a historic courthouse located at keyser, mineral county, west. Parkersburg, west virginia, wood county historic landmarks commission, 1984.
In 2017, mineral county, wv had a population of 27. A history and a photographic history of ridgeley and carpendale, west virginia, people kept contacting him to tell him about, or to ask about, historic sites in the cumberland and mineral county areas. White to brown coarse to finegrained, partly calcareous sandstone, locally pebbly or conglomeratic, and ridgeforming. Piedmont, foot of the mountain, was laid out by the new creek company and owen d. If you have a fund raiser or event happening in mineral county, please message us with the link to your even or send us a pictures we can share. The mineral county planning commission is charged with administering mineral countys land use ordinances. Mineral county historical society expands on previous book. The information included in this website is designed to assist persons who are interested in finding out more about our services.
Lying just to the west of the great valley of virginia, hampshire county, west virginia has a rich and varied history. Downey, and incorporated by act of the legislature, february 20, 1856. Mineral county, west virginia public records directory. Property records search mineral county, wv assessments.
Mineral county west virginia division of culture and history. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section west virginia local histories. Its subdivisions include industrial park construction, storm water management, and flood plain management. The communitys interest in local history has helped the mineral county. The purpose of this facebook page is to provide a place where people who like mineral county, west virginia can celebrate the. Mineral county court information west virginia judiciary. Mineral county courthouse keyser, west virginia wikipedia.
This page is the home of the mineral county west virginia genweb project, and was. Local residents were more prounion than those living in the eastern part of hampshire county. The museum is located at 253 carskadon lane, in the back of dr. Route 50 west and route 93 laural dale road in the small community of claysville, mineral county, wv. Storm community in grant and mineral counties, west virginia 1927, by d. After gary clites finished his previous books, ridgeley and carpendale, west virginia from 1750. County courthouses hold records created by the clerks. Once home to numerous tribes of prehistoric native americans, the area was nearly empty and used only for a seasonal hunting ground when the white man first arrived. West virginia alliance of family resource networks afrn in care of. Mineral county, west virginia west virginia explorer.
National register of historic places listings in mineral. Our goal is to provide nutritional education, health screenings and diet assessments to all eligible members of your family. Marshall county frn, 1501 second street, moundsville, wv 26041 3048453300 this website made possible through the generous support received from the claude worthington benedum foundation. Guide to mineral county, west virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Ive asked lots of questions of those who have firsthand knowledge of this book and its history, and here is a synopsis of their answers. Wood county history sources west virginia division of. Keysermineral county public library the library corporation. County history mineral county was formed from hampshire, by act of february 1, 1866, and named from the vast mineral resources within its limits. The west virginia geological and economic survey wvges conducts longterm and projectspecific, independent and unbiased analysis of the geology of the state and provide scientific expertise, information, and education to all of west virginias stakeholders regarding the coal, natural gas, petroleum, nonfuel resources, environmental concerns, karst, and geologic hazards of the state. Located in the eastern panhandle, mineral county was part of hampshire before the civil war. We are located at the mineral county health department in keyser, wv.
Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. West virginia mineral county tourism united states. For example, the bookmarks created from chrome will not be available for firefox. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of mineral county, wv declined from 27,606 to 27,421, a 0. Our beginnings from its verdant low valleys to the towering backbone of the allegheny front, 3,000 feet above the north branch of the potomac river, mineral county in west virginia lies a stones throw from maryland and just a threehour drive from washington. Mineral county history sources west virginia division of. The mineral county historical society mchs has a new local history museum in keyser. Wood county, west virginia, in the civil war times. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand what their life may have. Fileviewer provides access to scanned indexes and image of the historical and current documents, indexes and plats for real property, and oil and gas records all over texas and new mexico. Mineral county history sources west virginia division of culture.
Historic hampshire main page hampshire county, wv, history. Where can find mineral county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. This website will guide you to all practical information about property values and the assessment process. Other duties include, balancing all county accounts, preparing county financial statements, collection of real estate and personal property taxes, enforcing delinquent tax collections. The west virginia archives and history web site offers detailed information on the states history, outlines the documents available in the state archives, and provides assistance in conducting genealogical research. The locations of national register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below. The purpose of this facebook page is to provide a place where people who like mineral county, west virginia can celebrate the area by sharing information. The book was published about three years before the present roane county historical society was formed. Pick a tool first circle cross diamond square diagonal cross solid. Keyser is a city in and the county seat of mineral county, west virginia, united states. Mineral county news, events, social events, tourism, and everything in between. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy, newspapers. Exhaustive history of clay county, with extensive family information.
West virginia counties hampshire county, west virginia was formed in 1754. Mineral county was established in 1866 with many events and people that have shaped us in to what we are today. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in mineral county, west virginia this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in mineral county, west virginia, united states. Early land grants and settlers along patterson creek by charles morrison, west virginia history. Mineral county is a county located in the state of west virginia. Many other counties were formed from that time until 1860, including webster county, which was the last in that group. The mineral county historical society now owns the property which is located at the intersection of u.
The committee that spearheaded the project worked with the roane county library for the publication. We are looking for events happening in mineral county, so we can give you a one stop shop for activities. Phone book in mineral county public records and phone records in mineral county, wv take advantage of our online people search to obtain demographic data and current and previous addresses for thousands of residents in and near mineral county, wv. Property information and forms are also easily accessible. From its verdant low valleys to the towering backbone of the allegheny front, 3,000 feet above the north branch of the potomac river, mineral county in west virginia lies a stones throw from maryland and just a threehour drive from washington. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 28,212. It is part of the cumberland, md wv metropolitan statistical area. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information.
Taken from facts of historical material available from local libraries, citizens and city and county court records. Mineral county, west virginia mineral county education, geography, and history. Mineral county, west virginia public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you or your organization. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information. Rightclick on a previouslyadded graphic to delete it. Mineral county west virginia genealogy page2 wvgenweb. Search mineral county public property records online. Mineral county west virginia genealogy trails history group. Stone house items and local books including the history of education in mineral county, tshirts, ornaments and christmas cards are also.
List of mineral county legislators frankfort, agricultural extention community history mount storm, agricultural extention community history fort ashby henry louis gates jr. Aging and family services of mineral county west virginia. It was not until after west virginia became a state in 1863 that the present mineral county came into existence. Our staff includes a licensed dietitian, a nutritionist, a clerk, a medical aide and a breastfeeding peer counselor. Quickfacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more. The primary vision of the mccvb is to promote awareness, visibility, and uniqueness of mineral county. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. Mineral county vital records can be found at the west virginia office of vital records which has copies of birth and death records from january 1917 to present. Mineral county was created in 1866 by an act of the west virginia legislature from the existing hampshire county.
Mineral county is a hidden gem of the potomac highlands region. We hope you will find this website a useful resource. Roane county, wv history book, 1989 roane county historical. Wv genealogy trails i dont have relatives here but love the history mineral county west virginia genealogy trails see more. This page is the home of the mineral county west virginia genweb project, and was adopted by us in 1999. The museum is open on saturdays from april through october from 112 and other times by appointment. Library hours monday 9am6pm tuesday 9am8pm wednesday 9am6pm. A ed publication of west virginia archives and history, volume 40, number 2 winter 1979, pp. This website is dedicated to the rich natural and cultural heritage of mineral county, with sponsorship from the mineral county historical society and museum. Today in depth researches based on pedigree and ancestral history plays a very crucial role in the field of online genealogy research. Historical properties mineral county historical society.
Mineral county sheriffs tax office 150 armstrong street keyser, wv 26726 304 7880341. With an account of the guerrilla warfare in the little kanawha valley. Free phone book for mineral county, wv public records. A study in confederate guerrilla warfare, by simeon miller bright west virginia history. National register of historical places mineral county west virginia, historical properties, historic districts, lodging, shopping, restaurants, renovation opportunities, wv0057. Stewarts tavern short gap, wv regional information for mineral county, west virginia. Public property records provide information on homes, land, or commercial properties, including titles, mortgages, property deeds, and a range of other documents. State of west virginia, west virginia division of culture and history, historic preservation. Barbour, lewis, and upshur counties, west virginia in one book wv historybios west virginia in history, life, literature and industry by morris purdy shawkey. So click on a book to the left and see where it can take you. Home of potomac state college and named for its vast mineral resources, mineral county was a railroad and coal center at the beginning of the 1900s. Further information on lodging, dining, and recreation in mineral county may be found in our guide to travel in the potomac branches region of eastern west virginia, in which mineral county is located. Mineral county, wv land index cost effective as a whole. Stone house to open mineral daily newstribune keyser, wv.
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