Pocahontas County, West Virginia

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Pocahontas County is a county located in the eastern part of the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,869.<ref name="QF">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Its county seat is Marlinton.<ref name="GR6">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The county was established in 1821. It is named after the daughter of the Powhatan chief of the Native Americans in the United States who came from Jamestown, Virginia. She married an English settler, and their children became ancestors of many of the First Families of Virginia.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}, West Virginia Culture</ref>

Pocahontas County is the home to the Green Bank Observatory and is part of the National Radio Quiet Zone.

History

When Andrew Lewis, early American pioneer, surveyor, and soldier from Virginia, came to survey one of the land grants for the Greenbrier Company in 1751, he found Jacob Marlin and Stephen Sewell living where Marlinton later developed. They had come from Frederick, Maryland, in 1749 and are considered to be the first European settlers in this region of Virginia. They built their original cabin where Marlin Run met Knapp's Creek. Lewis had found Sewell living in a large hollow sycamore tree near the cabin. This area is now between Eighth and Ninth avenues and Eighth and Ninth streets of Marlinton.

This area was reserved by the nations of the Iroquois Confederacy as a hunting ground, by right of their conquest of tribes that had been in the area. These American Indians resisted European settlement in the lands they had taken. A treaty of 1758 by Great Britain confirmed the land west of the Allegheny Mountains to the Indians and forbade his Majesty's subjects from settling or hunting here.

But the British settlers continued to move into the Indian hunting grounds, making them a target for many raids and massacres. After the Revolution, the Indians migrated west, and the settlers' land claims were made regular.

During the Civil War Pocahontas County voted to secede from the United States by a vote of 360 to 13 and supported the state government in Richmond.<ref>Curry, Richard O., A House Divided, A Study of Statehood Politics and the Copperhead Movement in West Virginia. Univ. of Pittsburgh Press, 1964, pg. 142</ref> The county contained 907 men of military age (15–50 years old) and provided nearly 700 men to the Confederate army and levied $15,000 for armaments.<ref>Dickinson, Jack L., Tattered Uniforms and Bright Bayonets, West Virginia's Confederate Coldiers, Marshall Univ. Library Associates, Huntington, WV, 1995, pgs. 403, 408</ref> Farming and harvesting crops soon became difficult due to enlistments, and many of the county's 252 slaves fled during Union troop movements through the county. Some Unionist refugees who had fled to Upshur County enlisted in the 10th West Virginia Infantry Regiment. The battles of Cheat Mountain and Camp Allegheny took place in the county in 1861, and in 1863 the battle of Droop Mountain occurred, resulting in a Union victory.

A government loyal to the United States was established in Wheeling called the Restored Government of Virginia. Under its guidance a bill was introduced to the United States Congress to create a new state from 48 counties of western Virginia to be called West Virginia. While many of these counties were generally loyal to the U.S., many were not but were taken for territorial reasons. The new state was officially recognized on June 20, 1863.

Pocahontas County was added to the new state of West Virginia without the input of the citizens. The new state government in Wheeling reorganized the county militia as a Unionist force. After the war most of the voters in the county were disfranchised due to their support of Richmond and the Confederacy, and full voting rights were not restored until 1871.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>

The new state government divided the counties into civil townships, with the intention of encouraging local government. This proved impractical in the heavily rural state, and in 1872 the townships were converted into magisterial districts.<ref>Otis K. Rice & Stephen W. Brown, West Virginia: A History, 2nd ed., University Press of Kentucky, Lexington (1993), p. 240.</ref> Pocahontas County was initially divided into four townships, each of which was given a patriotic name: Grant, Lincoln, Meade, and Union. They became magisterial districts in 1872, and all four were renamed the following year: Grant District, originally named for Union General Ulysses S. Grant, became Huntersville District; Lincoln, named after the President, became Edray; Meade, named for General George Meade, became Greenbank, and Union District became Academy. In the 1890s, Academy District was renamed again, becoming Little Levels.<ref>United States Census Bureau, U.S. Decennial Census, Tables of Minor Civil Divisions in West Virginia, 1870–2010.</ref>

The railroads came late to Pocahontas County, as building rails over the mountains was a difficult and expensive project. It was not until 1899 that construction began but after that, the task moved with startling speed. The 1900 census of the county indicates that many European immigrants came to the region as workers on building the railroads through this area.

Commercial timbering quickly began upon completion of the railroads, including a large mill owned by the West Virginia Pulp & Paper Company (now MeadWestvaco) at Cass. By the end of 1920, dozens of small railroading towns dotted the landscape along the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway line.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (0.2%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It is the third-largest county in West Virginia by area, and with a mean altitude of Template:Convert it is the sixth-highest county east of the Mississippi River and the highest county in this region outside Western North Carolina.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The highest point is Thorny Flat on Cheat Mountain in the northwestern part of the county, elevation Template:Convert.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Birthplace of rivers

The county is the site of the headwaters for eight rivers: Cherry River, Cranberry River, Elk River, Gauley River, Greenbrier River, Tygart Valley River, Williams River, and Shavers Fork of the Cheat River. The Monongahela National Forest protects much of the river headwaters, thereby helping to ensure improved downstream water quality.

Adjacent counties

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Major highways

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National protected areas

Demographics

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2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 9,131 people, 3,835 households, and 527 families living in the county. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 7,594 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the county was 98.38% White, 0.78% Black or African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,835 households, out of which 25.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.90% were married couples living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.10% were non-families. 29.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 20.90% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 27.40% from 45 to 64, and 17.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 106.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,401, and the median income for a family was $32,511. Males had a median income of $26,173 versus $16,780 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,384. About 12.70% of families and 17.10% of individuals were below the poverty line, including 20.20% of those under age 18 and 14.60% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 8,719 people, 3,758 households, and 2,373 families living in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The population density was Template:Convert. There were 8,847 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert.<ref name="census-density">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 97.8% white, 0.7% black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 23.0% were German, 20.1% were Irish, 12.7% were English, 9.9% were American, 5.2% were Scottish, and 5.1% were Dutch.<ref name="census-dp2">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Of the 3,758 households, 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.9% were non-families, and 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.75. The median age was 47.1 years.<ref name="census-dp1"/>

The median income for a household in the county was $32,161 and the median income for a family was $40,906. Males had a median income of $32,411 versus $25,321 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,763. About 11.8% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.6% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="census-dp3">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 7,869 people and 2,912 households residing in the county. There were 6,795 housing units in Pocahontas. The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% from other races, and 3% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.4% of the population.

Of the 2,912 households, 47.1% were married couples living together, 24.5% had a male householder with no spouse present, 22.4% had a female householder with no spouse present. The average household and family size was 3.48. The median age in the county was 49.6 years with 17.5% of the population under 18. The median income for a household was $37,225 and the poverty rate was 17.5%.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Politics

Law and government

Pocahontas County is governed by a three-person, elected county commission. Other elected officers include the sheriff, county clerk, circuit clerk, assessor, prosecuting attorney, surveyor, two circuit judges, two magistrates, and a family court judge. There is also a five-member school board and six conservation district supervisors, with at least two from each county in the district.

County Offices

====Board of Education<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>====

Position	Holder	Party	Term expires
Board President	Emery Grimes	non-partisan	Unknown
Board Member	Samuel Gibson	non-partisan	Unknown
Board Member	Dr. Sue Hollandsworth	non-partisan	Unknown
Board Member	Andrew "Frosty" McNabb	non-partisan	Unknown
Board Member	Morgan McComb	non-partisan	Unknown

====Commissioners<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>====

District	Holder	Party	Term expires
Central	Jamie Walker	Republican	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\|John Rebinski\|\|Republican\|\|Unknown
Southern	Thane Ryder	Republican	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Commissioners are elected to six-year terms, with one of the three commission offices up for election every two years. The entire county votes for a candidate.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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====Conservation District Supervisors<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>====

Office	Holder	Party	Term expires
Supervisor (Chairperson)	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\|non-partisan\|\|2028
Supervisor (Vice-chair)	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\|non-partisan\|\| 2028
Supervisor (Treasurer)	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\| non-partisan\|\|2026
Supervisor	Donald McNeel (Pocahontas)<ref name="Pocahontas voters cast ballots"/>	non-partisan	2028
Supervisor	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\| non-partisan\|\|2026
Supervisor	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\| non-partisan\|\|2028

Pocahontas, along with Greenbrier and Monroe counties, is represented by the Greenbrier Valley district. At least two supervisors per county are elected during primaries and serve four-year terms.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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====Other County Offices<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>====

Office	Holder	Party
citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\|Johnny A. Pritt<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1\|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\|Republican\|\|2028
citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\|Melissa Bennett<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1\|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\| Democrat\|\|2026
citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\|Laura M. Kershner<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1\|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\|Democrat\|\|2028
citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\|Troy McCoy<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1\|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> \|\|Democrat\|\|2028
citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\|Vacant\|\|\|\|

===Judicial<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>===

Pocahontas along with Greenbrier county is in the 29th Judicial Circuit.

Circuit Court

Division	Holder	Party
1	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> \|\| Non-partisan \|\|2032
2	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\|Non-partisan \|\|2032
Clerk	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\|Democrat\|\|2026

Circuit Court Judges are elected to eight-year terms. Clerks are elected to six-year terms.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Family Court

Office	Holder	Party	Term expires
Judge	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\|non-partisan\|\|2032

Pocahontas, along with, Braxton, and Webster counties make up the 27th Family Court Circuit. Judges are elected to eight-year terms.

Magistrate Court

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1	Cynthia D. Broce-Kelley	non-partisan	2028
2	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>\|\|non-partisan\|\|2028
Clerk	Nancy Jordan

Magistrates are elected in non-partisan elections during primaries, and serve four-year terms.

=== State Legislature<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>=== Each county in West Virginia is represented by one or more House of Delegates members and state senators.

====House of Delegates<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>====

District	Holder	Party	Term expires
46	Jeff Campbell	Republican	2026
66	Jonathan Kyle	Republican	2026

Pocahontas County is represented by the 46th, and 66th District in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Delegates serve two-year terms with all of the seats up for election every two years.

====State Senate<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>====

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Bill Hamilton	Republican	2026
Robbie Morris	Republican	2028

Pocahontas County is currently represented by West Virginia's 11th Senate district. Senators serve four-year terms, with half of the seats up for election every two years.

===Federal Representatives<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>===

United States House of Representatives

District	Holder	Party	Term expires
1st	Carol Miller	Republican	2027

Pocahontas County is represented in congress by the 1st congressional district of West Virginia.

United States Senate

Senator	Party	Term expires
Jim Justice	Republican	2031
Shelley Moore Capito	Republican	2027

Economy

Tourism

As of 2008, there were approximately 30,000 out-of-towners who own property in Pocahontas County. The tourism industry has continued to be one of the county's largest economic industries. The main attraction is Snowshoe Mountain that is popular with tourists in the summer and winter.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Communities

Towns

Durbin
Hillsboro
Marlinton (county seat)

Magisterial districts

Edray
Greenbank
Huntersville
Little Levels

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

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Notable people

Pearl S. Buck, author, was born in Hillsboro.
W. E. Blackhurst, author
William Luther Pierce, leader of the National Alliance lived on property near Mill Point.
Patch Adams, the clown physician, established his Gesundheit! Institute in Hillsboro and has been raising money since 1980 toward opening a long-promised rural hospital.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

|CitationClass=web }}</ref> Some locals have called it "a big scam."<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Wulf Zendik, founder of the Zendik Farm, is buried on his commune's former property in central Pocahontas County.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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In popular culture

The Amnesty campaign of actual play podcast The Adventure Zone takes place in a fictional town within Pocahontas County.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Tyler Childers' song "Universal Sound" is set in Pocahontas County at the Cranberry Glades.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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References

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External links

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