WV-016 Hardy County

Marker text: HARDY COUNTY

Formed in 1786 from Hampshire. Named for Samuel Hardy, distinguished Virginian. In 1725, John Van Meter of New York visited the South Branch Valley. He praised it highly so his sons acquired lands and settled at Old Fields.

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Location: WV 55 (northbound) at the Grant and Hardy county line., Hardy County, West Virginia

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