History of summers county, west virginia from the earliest settlement to the present time james h. Summers, who was born in fayette county, virginia, march 4, 1804, and accompanied his parents to the kanawha valley when but an infant. History of logan county as well as biographies, hatfields, don chafin and more. Federal population schedules are available for 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 summers co.
Summers county in vintage postcards, west virginia. Summers county was created in 1871 from parts of surrounding counties. James miller was reared in summers county and became one of its prominent citizens, being a judge and businessman involved in many of the events detailed in this book. Summers county historical society, hinton, west virginia. More editions of summers county in vintage postcards wv postcard history series. More than half of the book comprises biographical sketches wherein resides most of the genealogical information, as well as nearly one hundred illustrations. A onetime orientation for volunteer classroom readers. The railroad boom of the early 20th century helped. What summers county, wv census records are available. It is a place where small town charm is around every corner and outdoor recreation is the norm. West virginia archives and history summers county, west virginia books from.
Hinton for animated maps illustrating west virginia county boundary changes, rotating formation west virginia county boundary maps 16171995 may be viewed for free at the website. A boy reads in the front of the room while his classmates follow along with their own books. From the book summers county, west virginia marriages 18711883. Summers county, in southern west virginia wv, was established in 1871 and named in honor of george w. This is the place where peaceful meets playful, this is summers county, west virginia.
Summers county, west virginia genealogy, books, cds, maps. This book is dedicated to the people of summers county, who have, for thirty. Local author ed robinson has compiled over 200 vintage blackandwhite photographs to tell the story of summers county in word and image. The library of summers county wvgenweb project genealogy home page. Summers county, wv genealogy and history presented by. The summers county historical society is dedicated to preserving the history of summers county, west virginia. Full text of history of summers county from the earliest.
Summers county was established on february 27, 1871, from segments of fayette, greenbrier, mercer, and monroe counties. Summers county in vintage postcards wv postcard history series. Full text of history of summers county from the earliest settlement to the present time. Summers county history sources west virginia department. Summers county, west virginia family history and genealogy books. Browse the home ownership records and address history listings of people in summers county, wv today on our local people search. History of summers county from the earliest settlement to the present time american county histories wv only. Summers county was formed by an act of the legislature of west virginia in. Visit graham house, one of the oldest and most historic homes in west virginia which is sure to captivate your interest. The veterans museum, bluestone museum, railroad museum and the flannigan murrell house. This is a reprint of the 1927 edition with an added name index.
There are many types of census records for summers county guide you in researching your family tree. Search usa west virginia summers county summers county. West virginiaatlas west virginia summers county, west virginia people quickfactssummers countywest virginia population, 2005 estimate,7401,816,856 population, percent change, april 1, 2000 to july 1, 2005 4. Morgantown, west virginia, agricultural extension division. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your summers county ancestors. Boone county, west virginia history 1990 put out by the boone county genealogy society. Welcome to our summers county family history research page. Mcdowell county mercer county monongalia county monroe county pendleton county raleigh county summers county tyler county wood county wyoming county. Summers county, west virginia west virginia explorer.
Summers county historic landmarks commission hinton, wv 25951 3044664490 pauline haga box 1061 crab. Summers county 2014 population,417 is located in the southeastern region of west virginia, scenically placed between the beautiful greenbrier and new river valleys. Summers county, west virginia historical society cemetery book by, 1996, the society edition, in english. The history of summers county, west virginia, 1984. Photographs of schools in summers county, lr photographs of schools in summers county, sz soldiers and red cross workers standing next to train at the hinton station, circa 1917. Products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v per page 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 view all. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another. History of forest hill community, summers county, west virginia. The city of hinton 20 population2,588 serves as the county seat and is the sole municipality within summers county. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of summers county, wv declined from,325 to,210, a 0. Take time to stop at one or all of our many museums we have to offer. Summers county history sources west virginia division of culture. A place where porch sitting is earned after days spent hiking, biking, boating, and fishing. Summers county in vintage postcards wv postcard history.
The summers county school system shall involve the total community in preparing each citizen to enter the workforce, college, or other post secondary training and in developing them to their fullest potential as 21 st century active, selfdirected, lifelong learners. Guide to summers county, west virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Summers county, west virginia welcome to the summers county. Early history roster of war of 1812 wv west virginia maps. It is a place that remembers its past, and looks towards the future. Formerly an international aviation economist with the united states department of transportation, robinson is now retired and lives in princeton, west virginia with his wife, susan. Summers county public library 201 temple street hinton, west virginia 25951 3044664490. Summers county, west virginia genealogy familysearch.
Search summers county public property records online. The summers county historical society is dedicated to preserving the history of. The history of summers county, west virginia, 1984 book. This is basically a list which has been collected or submitted. Full text of history of summers county from the earliest settlement. Isbn 9780738541518 9780738541518 softcover, arcadia publishing, 2005.
Summers also served on the virginia board of public works for some years, seeking to expand the states internal improvements. Summers county, wv phone directory public records in. Summers county, wv american community survey acs census bureau about summers county, wv acs demographic and housing estimates summers countys demographic and housing acs survey of,699 being 0. Our detailed summers county phone book gives you access to locate local mailing address and reverse phone lookups. History of summers county, west virginia from the earliest settlement to the present time. Summers, the last county formed in the state, was created from monroe, mercer, greenbrier and fayette by act of february 27, 1871, and named from george w. A reading of a natural man, the true story of john henry is set to follow the grand parade on july 11 in talcott.
Share stories, family history, and photos from summers county. History of summers county, west virginia from the earliest. Robert gwinn first settled in north carolina but moved to augusta county, virginia where he bought 544 acres on calf pasture river. Evidence reported by internet archive biblio tool for item historyofsummers00mill on march 10, 2008. Secondary sources online list of summers county legislators clayton, agricultural extention community history forest hill, agricultural extention community history. Summers county, west virginia historical society cemetery book.
Lewis summers died on august 27, 1843 in greenbrier, west virginia, white sulphur springs. Thirty oral history transcripts about the new river region in fayette, raleigh and summers counties, west virginia. Samuel gwinn samuel gwinn was the son of robert gwinn who came from wales before 1745. Summers county by ed robinson arcadia publishing books. The library of summers county genealogy home page, in addition to providing links to library of virginia resources, has pointers to other genealogy worldwideweb sites that may be commercial in nature or that may provide links to commercial sites.
Summers 180468, a noted jurist, legislator, and one of west virginias founders. This is a large and detailed history of summers county, told with fondness and nostalgia by one of its sons. Products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v. The county was created by an act of the west virginia legislature on february 27, 1871 from parts of fayette, greenbrier, mercer and monroe counties and named in honor of george w.
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