Doddridge and Ritchie Counties (Images of America) by Stealey Robert F

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Doddridge and Ritchie Counties (Images of America) by Stealey Robert F

Nestled in the northwestern portion of West Virginia, Doddridge and Ritchie Counties encompass rich, vibrant communities of friendly residents, picturesque vistas, and valuable natural resources. Rural communities like West Union, Leopold, Harrisville, and Macfarlan possess an agreeable small-town personality and a charm often muddled in today's big cities. Named for the journalist Thomas Ritchie, Ritchie County is well known for its derricks and tunnels and was once described by its namesake as a little gem. Doddridge, which was formed from parts of several counties including Ritchie, was named in honor of Philip Doddridge, a famous statesman.

Doddridge and Ritchie Counties revisits these West Virginia counties during their formative years, acknowledging past citizens and celebrating a way of life prior to the rapid onset of technology. Time seemed to move much slower then, and people were not always in a hurry. Images of clay main streets, rustic farm houses, and horses whose hooves readily click against rocks entice readers to take a closer look, to see for themselves the people and the events that have molded these two Mountain State counties into communities where residents feel safe and blessed and visitors find unprecedented tranquility.

Stealey, Robert F.: - In Harrison County, author and Clarksburg Exponent Telegram editor Robert F. Stealey, whose history column Bob n Along appears four times per week, has compiled vintage photographs from a variety of sources, including the archives of the Harrison County Historical Society, the collections of local photographers, and the family albums of longtime residents. A wonderful addition to any history-lover s bookshelf, this pictorial retrospective pays glowing tribute to Harrison County and the men and women who built it.
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ISBN 13 9780738513638
ISBN 10 0738513636
Title Doddridge and Ritchie Counties (Images of America)
Author Stealey Robert F
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Year published 2001-09-01
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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