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Grant County - Ulysses S. Grant
Settled by pioneers in the 1700s, Grant County only came into
being following the Civil War, when Union sympathizers in the western part of Hardy County opted to separate themselves
from the Confederate loyalists concentrated in the eastern part of the county.
Grant County is characterized by a series of parallel ridges and valleys pierced by occasional water gaps, and
in the part of the county west of the Allegheny Front is a high rolling plateau that is cooler and wetter than
the ridge and valley land to the east.
Petersburg, the county seat, is the economic and cultural hub of the region. Grant Memorial Hospital is the only
general hospital serving the Potomac Highlands, and the Petersburg Airport is the only general aviation facility
with a lighted runway in the region.
Grant County offers visitors many recreational choices. Choose from skiing, biking, hiking, hunting, fishing, caving,
rock climbing, kayaking, boating or golfing. Or you can quietly enjoy the scenic beauty of the area.
WV GOV – Grant County
Grant County - Formed from Pendleton County in 1866. Named for General Ulysses S. Grant, outstanding Civil War
military leader and eighteenth president of the United States (1869-1877). |
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Grant
County Chamber of Commerce
(304-257-2722) - The mission of the Grant County Chamber of Commerce, through its members, is to promote and advance
commercial, industrial, tourist and civic interests of the Grant County area while representing the area’s interests
to state and national government. |
South
Side Depot
(304-257-9264) - In 1884, the Hampshire Southern Railroad completed the 15 mile spur from Green Springs to Romney,
and in 1910 continued construction through Moorefield to Petersburg. Mr. W.C. Halterman operated it as a general
merchandise store from 1911, until 1940, with the slogan "It pays to deal at the Hardware Store."
In 2003, the City of Petersburg purchased and renovated the historic building,in conjunction with the West Virginia
Department of Tourism. Renamed The South Side Depot, the store now offers the atmosphere of times past with today's
authentic West Virginia Heritage, The Best of West Virginia Arts, Crafts and Specialty Foods.
All works displayed at South Side Depot are of the finest quality.
South Side Depot offers the atmosphere of times past with today's authentic West Virginia Heritage," The Best
of West Virginia" Arts, Crafts and "Specialty Foods".
- Scheduled
and Special Train Events
- Historic 1911 Building |
Grant
County Press
News (304) 257-1844 - Advertising (304) 257-4833 - P.O. Box 39, Petersburg, WV 26847 |
Grant
County Development Authority
The mission of the Grant County Development Authority is to help
businesses locate or expand in Grant County with a particular emphasis on those businesses that have the potential
to benefit the residents, taxpayers and workers in the county. The CGDA exists to assist businesses that add to
the quality of life in Grant County. |
Grant
County Airport
The Grant County Airport is located near the industrial park in Petersburg, WV just off of Johnson Run Road. It
provides access in and out of the area for small commuter planes and jets for personal and business purposes. This
facility is a very viable part of the community and surrounding area. |
Just
Plane Adventures
Heavens Landing Retreat - Drive In or Fly In
We off flight training, air charter, flight - seeing, and air-camping.
We can pick you up at an airport near where you live and fly you to our private air strip for a romantic get-a-way
at Heaven's Landing Retreat. |
Tri County Fair
LOCATION: Tri-County
Fairgrounds, Petersburg, WV
ADMISSION:
CHILDREN UNDER AGE 6: Free
YOUTH AGE 6-12: $2.00
ADULTS: $4.00- $5.00
SEASON PASS: $16.00
FREE PARKING:
Parking is available at the fairgrounds.
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE:
Parking is also available at Petersburg High School with shuttle service in the evenings.
INFORMATION:
tcf1920@yahoo.com
REGULAR FEATURES:
Carnival/Midway rides; exhibits including 4-H displays, agriculture competitions, arts & crafts competitions
and livestock competitions throughout the five days; bingo; flower & garden exhibits; horse show and lots of
food. |
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