Home browse search more titles contact order reprint. Historic hilltop cemetery hinton, west virginia west virginia book. Bluestone lake is a flood control reservoir located on the new river near hinton, west virginia. The new infrastructure helps to connect hinton and other small rural communities to the rest of the world. Hinton, wv woay as colleges across the county cancel graduation ceremonies, many high schools in west virginia are still planning to hold them. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Much of hintons downtown was placed on the national register of historic places in 1984. The hinton historic district is a national historic district located at hinton, summers county, west virginia. Historic hilltop cemetery, published by the summers county historical society, is a 200 plus page 8. Kenneth isaiah brown was born on thursday, may 23, 1996 and passed away on monday, april, 2020.
Mills said the history book would not cost summers county, or the committee, any thing to have the book publish ed. A history for beginners by williams, john alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hinton genealogy in summers county, wv usa 1,015,348 west virginia 19,826 summers county 416 hinton 72 note. The historic railroad town in west virginia everyone should. Hinton, west virginia 259510097 3044667100 summers county historical society attn. Guide to summers county, west virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage. Visit romney or shepherdstown for the states earliest history. John faulconer, editor of hinton daily news, and jim comstock, editor of the west virginia hillbilly examining the clubs books. Summers county historic landmarks commission hinton, wv 25951. At its normal pool level, bluestone dam impounds a 10. Hinton, west virginia news newspapers books scholar. The ultimate book of west virginia lists our price. Robert was a resident of hinton, west virginia at the time of passing. Judith ann arthur was a resident of hinton, west virginia at the time of passing.
First settlers of hinton 103 chapter viil formation of summers county 1 14. Full text of history of summers county from the earliest settlement. Judith ann arthur was born on friday, may 01, 1942 and passed away on wednesday, april 08, 2020. It is very informative and full of quality research. History of summers county, west virginia author james h. Information is somewhat limited on mercer and summers counties, west virginia, but weve gathered what we could find into this spiralbound booklet comprised of excerpts from four rare vintage books. Learn more about the history, the events, the people and counties of west virginia with our west virginia books series at arcadia publishing. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Chesapeake and ohio railway in hinton, west virginia from karens books trains, railroad, transportation, aviation, military books see more boots hinton, in discussing his father ted, the man largely responsible for ending the criminal careers of bonnie parker and clyde barrow, said the bonnie and clyde the public knows are different. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Ancestors of these original settlers have played important roles in the towns history, attested by the naming of ballengee st in downtown hinton. Charleston west virginia virginia hill west virginia history charleston wv virginia occidental wv state west va coal miners mountain states located on the grounds of the state capitol in charleston, west virginia, this memorial was dedicated in 2002, in honor of the individuals who have worked in the coal mines over the years. West virginia in history, life, literature and industry by morris purdy shawkey 1928.
Big bend tunnel near hinton, wv railroad history, west. Hinton white pages phone books in west virginia wv. The hinton dairy queen is the best dairy queen in the world. Nov 11, 2016 the historic railroad town in west virginia everyone should visit at least once. West virginia archives and history summers county, west virginia books from heritage books source. My main theatre of interest is the west yard, the engine terminal, at hinton. Homes at hinton, west virginia hinton, west virginia wv, the seat of summers county, was established in 1872 and incorporated as a city in 1897. But none of them can compare to the dairy queen in hinton, west virginia.
Wv mercersummers countybluefieldhintonprinceton west. Pivont funeral home hinton obituary robert was born on october 19, 1921 and passed away on sunday, february 3, 2019. Overview records and photographs documenting the history of southeastern west virginia compiled by summers county residents fred long and stephen trail. On january 19, 1927, hinton and avis, along with the community of foss bellepoint, an area of approximately five square miles, were consolidated and incorporated as the city of hinton by the west virginia state legislature. It was named for john hinton, an attorney and the husband of avis gwinn hinton, whose family owned the land upon which the town was platted. The original hinton historic district is bordered roughly by the chesapeake and ohio railroad line, james street, 5th avenue, and roundhouse.
Hinton is a ldquo railroad town rdquo, formed about 1871 with the tremendous building boom that occurred during the gay rsquo 90s period from 1890 to 1920. Where can find summers county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Genealogy and family history materials include genealogy charts, narrative histories, oral histories, and photographs historic and more recent of families of southeastern west virginia. I ordered this book for a west virginia history class. It was a great purchase for the course but not a book i would order on my own for pleasure reading. Summers 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. This page was suggested, and i thought it was a great idea. Because of its details and in depth descriptions, those interested in west virginia history will. He said that the only thing it will take is your time. This is one of the largest families in the county, and the connection is scattered through raleigh, mercer, and adjoining counties. The hinton technology center building was dedicated on august 11, 2006, by senator robert c byrd and congressman nick rahall. Hinton railroad museum 2020 all you need to know before. Hinton, summers county, west virginia genealogy genealogy. 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.
This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Were aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of. Campbell flannagan murrell house museum hinton, west virginia source. Hinton is a city in summers county, west virginia, united states. Zillow has 65 homes for sale in hinton wv matching. The collection focuses on the history of summers county and hinton from the mid 1700s to 2012, as well as the history of other areas in southeastern virginia. In addition, many obituaries are included giving a wealth of.
Select this result to view virginia louise hinton s phone number, address, and more. He told me this in 1940, and he died in 1942 at the age of 103. Hinton, west virginia wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. First presbyterian church sunday school class in hinton, summers county, w. We have compiled the ultimate database of phone numbers from around the state and country to help you locate. About city of hintonwoven into the mountains of appalachia, along the scenic new river in southern west virginia, lies the quaint city of hinton. History of forest hill community, summers county, west virginia. Many of the items were collected by a local newspaper, the hinton daily news later the hinton news. Summers county history sources west virginia division of. Summers county high school plans on continuing graduation as planned, as long as the state doesnt prolong the stayathome order. West virginia has plenty of great things to do that are fun for the whole. All i can do is tell you a little of the history of my hometown, hinton, summers county, west virginia, as i remember it. In 1907 the population of hinton was about 6,000 and by 1925 hinton and avis together had grown to over 8,800.
In his clear, eminently readable style, williams organizes the tangled strands of west virginias past around a few dramatic eventsthe battle of point pleasant, john browns insurrection in harpers ferry, the paint creek labor movement, the hawks nest and buffalo. Hinton genealogy in summers county, wv usa 1,015,348 west virginia 19,826 summers county 416 hinton 72. Page 204 army, shall be considered as a common fund for the use and benefit of such of the united states as have become, or shall become members of the confederation or federal alliance of the said states, virginia inclusive, according to their usual respective proportions in the general charge and expenditure, and shall be faithfully and bona fide disposed of for that purpose, and for no. It features over 100 photos many in print for the first time, drawings, and diagrams that provide a complete picture of the railroad in this important division point. The collection focuses on the history of summers county and hinton from the mid1700s to 2012, as well as the history of other areas in. The summers county historical society is dedicated to preserving the history of summers county, west virginia. Even more businesses, restaurants and lodging facilities are located along both sides of the new river and the surrounding area. Less than ten years after the war, the chesapeake and ohio railroad came down the greenbrier, and the town of hinton was born. While many folks travel the globe to check off their bucket list items, even more come to west virginia to continue reading check out all the things you can do and see in west virginias oldest towns. Kenneth isaiah brown was a resident of hinton, west virginia at the time of passing. Longtrail southeastern west virginia historical records.
Historical collections of virginia by henry howe 1845. In his clear, eminently readable style, williams organizes the tangled strands of west virginias past around a few dramatic eventsthe battle of point pleasant, john browns insurrection in harpers ferry, the paint creek labor movement, the hawks nest and buffalo creek disasters, and. A history is widely considered one of the finest books ever written about our state. 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. Summers county history sources west virginia division of culture. Full text of history of summers county from the earliest. Hinton was established in 1873 and chartered in 1897. Page 59 hampshire, at a period so early that, when the smoke first rose from its rude chimney, and curled over the frozen hills, there was no similar evidence of a white mans habitation between it and the settlements on the rivers of canada. Dying town, hinton wv, charleston gazette, 531 1982. The hinton news of hinton, west virginia newspaper archive. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy, newspapers, obituaries, vitals. The hinton historic district the following shops, dining establishments, businesses and organizations are located in easy walking distance of one another within the hinton historic district. The west virginia town of harpers ferry was the site of john browns illfated 1859 raid on the federal armory there. Judging west virginia womens club books at greenbrier hotel.
Summers county public library 201 temple street hinton, west virginia 25951 3044664490. The historic railroad town in west virginia everyone. Hinton, west virginia is located at the southernmost end of the new river gorge national river. Hinton was named after john jack hinton, the original owner of the town site. West virginia public broadcasting west virginia public broadcasting a report about the block, a historical district in charleston once the heart of the citys africanamerican community and more state history from hinton in summers county. Mills said that he had worked successfully with 11 west virginia counties on new county history books. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. Part of paramounts 1994 film lassie was shot in hinton. It currently houses retail businesses, a medical office, a daycare, and the cityowned bobcat fitness center. Its position in the new river valley is accessible from many directions including the bluestone and greenbrier river valleys and the plateaus and mountainous areas for miles around. This page is for community information about things happening in and about hinton west virginia. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages.
All railroad men who ran east from hinton to clifton forge, virginia, were known as mountain men, and all who ran west of hinton were known as rivermen. This book is dedicated to the people of summers county, who have, for thirty years. Judging west virginia womens club books at greenbrier hotel, white sulphur springs, w. Congress granted statehood to west virginia on june 20, 1863. Hinton, city, seat 1871 of summers county, southeastern west virginia, u.
The hinton, wv white pages phone book search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. The boundary increase extended the district to include mill street. In his clear, eminently readable style, williams organizes the tangled strands of west virginias past around a few dramatic eventsthe battle of point pleasant, john browns insurrection in harpers ferry, the paint creek labor movement, the hawks nest and buffalo creek disasters, and more. Hinton, west virginia west virginia, virginia, mountain.
The city of hinton, west virginia has a population of just 2,676, but its packed with history and things to do. Hinton real estate hinton wv homes for sale zillow. A group of singers recite from the hymnal books they hold. The 5 best things to do in hinton 2020 with photos. Whether studying for the golden horseshoe exam, researching your family lineage, or looking for information on the history of west virginia, the archives and history website is. Whether studying for the golden horseshoe exam, researching your family lineage, or looking for information on the history of west virginia, the archives and history website is the premier online resource. Laid out in 1831, it became a railway maintenance facility and railshipping point in 1871 with the arrival of the chesapeake and ohio railway. The historic railroad town in west virginia everyone should visit at least once the city of hinton, west virginia has a population of just 2,676, but its packed with history and things to do. Guide to hinton, summers county ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
Summers county historical society, hinton, west virginia. The best result we found for your search is virginia louise hinton age 70s in gardena, ca in the west compton neighborhood. Gwinn handley harvey haynes henderson henry hinton hugh hugh caperton hutchinson indian. The lady that works there has a tremendous amount of knowledge about everything there and the history of the city built by a railroad. I carry my children to it, to teach them the hardships endured by the generations which have.