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  Pocahontas County, West Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pocahontas County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
Pocahontas County is the home of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory Green Bank Telescope and is part of the National Radio Quiet Zone.
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.
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 Pocahontas County, West Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Pocahontas County is a county located in the State of West Virginia.
Pocohontas County is the home of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory Green Bank Telescope and is part of the National Radio Quiet Zone.
Pocahontas County is bounded in the south by Greenbrier County, West Virginia, in the west by Webster County, West Virginia, in the north and west by Randolph County, West Virginia, in the northeast by Pendleton County, West Virginia, and in the east by Highland County, Virginia and Bath County, Virginia.
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 Early History of Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County was created by an act of the Virginia General Assembly on December 21, 1821 from parts of Bath, Pendleton and Randolph counties.
Pocahontas then spent much of her time with the settlers, learned their language and, when she was 17, married John Rolfe (or Rolph), one of the settlers.
West Virginia's Potomac Highlands was inhabited by the Tuscarora.
www.polsci.wvu.edu /wv/Pocahontas/pochistory.html   (1540 words)

  
 Green Bank, West Virginia Info Page
As part of the larger community of Pocahontas County, which lies on the mid-Eastern border between West Virginia and Virginia, Green Bank enjoys all the benefits of a stunning country landscape and quiet country life while only a few hours drive from major metropolitan centers.
Pocahontas County derives its name from the legend of the American Indian woman with whom John Smith fell in love.
Bald Knob, in Pocahontas County, is the second highest elevation in the state.
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 Pocahontas County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The southern half of the Monongahela National Forest is contained within hilly Pocahontas County, known as “the birthplace of rivers” because it holds the head-waters of the Greenbrier, Cheat, Gauley and other great West Virginia rivers.
Besides gorgeous scenery, Pocahontas County is also home to the state-run Cass Scenic Railroad, a restored, steam-powered logging railroad built in 1902.
Cass has been preserved in its entirety as a historic park; the town was built by the local logging company to provide subsidized housing for its workers, thereby ensuring their faithful economic dependence.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /north_america/eastern_usa/westvirginia/pocahontas.html   (474 words)

  
 Literary Pocahontas County, West Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Pocahontas County was important to Pearl Buck in so far as her mother's life was shaped here.
West Virginia has always been a personally important and interesting State in my life for it was there that I was born.
I resent the notion that poverty and backwardness are endemic to West Virginia.
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 Snowshoe, West Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Snowshoe is an unincorporated area in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
The wider area is served by Frontier Communications using the area code and exchange 304-572-XXXX.
This West Virginia state location article is a stub.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Snowshoe,_West_Virginia   (127 words)

  
 Pocahontas County, WV
Named for the Indian Princess Pocahontas, a direct ancestor of then governor Thomas Mann Randolph, Pocahontas County was established by the Colony of Virginia in 1821.
Encompassing a land area of 943 square miles, Pocahontas County is one of the largest in West Virginia, and with less than 9,000 inhabitants, among the least populated.
Pocahontas County's ideal combination of mountainous terrain and elevations of 3,000-4,000 feet provide significant natural snow coverage for winter fun.
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 Cabin Rental West Virginia at Ertc.com
Pocahontas County is surrounded by the Monongahela National Forest creating a wonderland for snowshoers, winter hikers, and skiers.
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Pocahontas County offers 349,000 acres of national forest, state parks and forests, miles of hiking.
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 WVMR, Frost, West Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
There are no other radio or television stations in the county, and WVMR was built to serve the residents of this isolated area with a full schedule of community oriented programming, produced locally by volunteers.
Due to the restrictions imposed by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia (some 8 miles north of the WVMR transmitter), no FM broadcasting is allowed.
Even so, WVMR has become integral to the Pocahontas County region, and is the sole source for news and information, as well as entertainment for the county.
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 Pocahontas County Commission (WV) ~ History of The Pocahontas County Courthouse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
    Pocahontas County was formed in 1821 and the original courthouse was built at Huntersville, the first county seat.
And the courthouse itself was the focus for this rapid expansion of the county and the town.
The east and west side have projecting gabled pavilions, as well as gabled dormers in the roof on each of these elevations in the Southern portion.
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 About Pocahontas County,West Virginia: Snowshoe Mountain Resort
Being one of the highest elevated counties in the East and set in the middle of the Monongahelia National Forest, Pocahontas County offers the perfect location for unmatched outdoor wilderness activities.
Pocahontas County is just one of the many great recreational locations within the state WV.
Be sure to visit www.callwva, West Virginia's Tourism Department, to learn more about all the great attractions available within the state.
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 Destination Durbin ~ Durbin WV in the Upper Greenbrier Valley of the majestic Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia
On this 30 acres of land between the East and West Forks of the Greenbrier River grew the town of Durbin.
The county, established in 1821, originally part of Virginia, was named for the Indian princess, Pocahontas.
Thus, in 1824 the Virginia Legislature commissioned a turnpike to be built between Staunton, Virginia and the Ohio River to the West.
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 Pocahontas County West Virginia dating agency   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Pocahontas County West Virginia dating service that organizes matchmaking parties in local bars allowing singles to quickly meet new people on dates.
Pocahontas County West Virginia Match Makerinterview and a questionaire to bring together prospective partners.
Pocahontas County West Virginia dating service dedicated to providing social contacts for people with physical and mental disabilities.
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 Pocahontas County West Virginia personals service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Pocahontas County West Virginia Personals dating service for singles looking for love and romance.
Pocahontas County West Virginia Social groups, dating spots, single parents, places to meet, where to find personals ads.
Pocahontas County West Virginia Free personals, advice on writing personal ads, chat rooms, and singles dating services.
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 West Virginia, Pocahontas County History - SHG Resources
The first permanent English settler in the county was Colonel John McNell, who built a cabin in a valley in the county called Little Levels in 1765.
The Battle of Point Pleasant in Mason County was considered a turning point in the war against the Indians and a precursor of the American Revolutionary War.
The first meeting of the Pocahontas County court was held in the home of John Bradshaw near Huntersville, on March 5, 1822.
www.shgresources.com /wv/counties/pocahontas   (967 words)

  
 Homes for Sale in Pocahontas County, West Virginia - Real Estate Listings Property Houses WV
Our homes for sale in Pocahontas County, West Virginia listings are designed to assist you in locating residential properties currently available.
Looking for homes for sale in Pocahontas County can be a daunting task, especially if you are unfamiliar with the area.
Home sellers with property in Pocahontas County can place up to 6 photos of their property in our free classified for real estate ads and have more than enough room to fully describe their home; no more "3 rms rvr vw" puzzles.
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 West Virginia Fishing Guides at Ertc.com
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 Pocahontas County, WV News
Linda McCoy an RN and acting Pocahontas County Health Administrator says the issue was brought up earlier this week during a Board of Health meeting.
A little publicized change in West Virginia tax law during the last day of the legislative session this year may have some state taxpayers seeing double on their tax bills in July.
Only three West Virginia counties reported higher unemployment rates in September as the state's overall rate fell three-tenths of a percentage point to four-point-eight percent.
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 Pocahontas County and other places in WV (The unknown meccas) - Dirt Rag Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Drive 40 minutes west into VA and you're at Douthat State Park, which has a gem of a 26 mile loop with 5500' of climbing (and descending), which hooks into the George Washington Nat'l Forest.
Whoever said that West Virginia is "Almost Heaven" obviously wasn't a mountain biker.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this post are heavily biased as the author is a resident of Pocahontas County.
www.dirtragmag.com /forums/showthread.php?t=3510   (566 words)

  
 Pocahontas County Fare
According to W.C. Roody's excellent field guide, Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians, they are also known as "Dryad's Saddle" or Polyporus squamosus.
It "appears fairly early in the spring and can be a consolation prize for the hapless morel hunter." Unfortunately, these were a little too old to be tasty, although they were still quite pretty.
Pocahontas County mushroom hunters call them pheasant's backs because the scale pattern resembles the markings of a grouse.
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 Pocahontas County West Virginia singles, love profiles.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Pocahontas County West Virginia meeting place for people who need a partner for sports, travel, accommodation, or friendship.
Pocahontas County West Virginia Single People focusing on the rights of single adults and opposite and same sex domestic partners.
Pocahontas County West Virginia single women with advice on self-discovery, socializing, relationships, beauty, and more.
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 Welcome To Snowshoe West Virginia In Beautiful Pocahontas County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Pocahontas County is located in the mid-eastern section of West Virginia along Virginia's western border.
Pocahontas County sent sons to the armies of both sides during the Civil War.
Pocahontas County is known as the "Birthplace of Rivers" because 8 rivers have their headwaters here.
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 Appraiser Pocahontas County West Virginia - Home Appraiser Pocahontas County West Virginia Real Estate Appraisers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Return to our state of West Virginia Real Estate Home Appraiser County Map to locate a professional home appraiser and real estate appraiser in a neighboring West Virginia county in close proximity to Pocahontas County.
Click on any county in West Virginia and find the leading real estate home appraiser professionals available in each county of the state of West Virginia.
It helps anyone whether it is a consumer looking to drop off his or her PMI insurance, or a loan officer looking for value in a home to quickly GET an appraiser.
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 The Political Graveyard: Pocahontas County, W.Va.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
West Virginia state house of delegates from Webster County, 1885-86, 1889-90;
U.S. Representative from West Virginia 3rd District, 1897-99.
www.politicalgraveyard.com /geo/WV/PO.html   (535 words)

  
 McCarty Cemetery - Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Enter park at north entrance, drive to second road that turns to the right, a dirt road, cemetery is approximately 100 feet out the road.
This cemetery is in southern Pocachontas County, West Virginia.
It not a part of the park, according to Mike Smith, the park ranger, but is located adjacent to the park.
www.interment.net /data/us/wv/pocahontas/mccarty   (218 words)

  
 Pocahontas Co., WV
West Virginia welcome sign at the Virginia state line on US 250, which was signed as an east-west route in Virginia but became a north-south route in West Virginia.
Signage at WV 66 and Snowshoe Road, the route which leads to the famous West Virginia ski resort.
South WV 150 at the intersection of WV 39/55 west of Marlinton.
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