Welcome to Harrison County , West Virginia
The heart of the North Central West Virginia region , Harrison County is a great place to do business , to work and to live . Harrison County boasts a thriving economy along and around the crossroads of Interstate 79 and Route 50 . From the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division to the developments at Charles Pointe and White Oaks , to United Hospital Center and Highland-Clarksburg Hospital , to the growth in natural gas businesses , manufacturing , and the thriving aerospace industry at the NCWV Airport — Harrison County is bustling with economic development .
Educational opportunities for young and old abound as Harrison County is the home of Salem University , Pierpont Community & Technical College , and Fairmont State University ’ s Robert C . Byrd National Aerospace Education Center . There are several highly recognized technical and trade schools including the WV Junior College , United Technical Center , and the Clarksburg Beauty
Academy . In addition , Harrison County Schools and their students are recognized for outstanding performance and numerous achievements . Private schools offer additional opportunities in faith-based education .
Harrison County offers a rich history of culture and arts . The recently renovated Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center has provided a modern venue in an historic theater and has hosted a variety of performances in multiple genres of entertainment , along with the Clarksburg Amphitheater and the Ferguson Memorial Park Amphitheater in Shinnston . History and heritage are also celebrated through several community festivals each year including the Italian Heritage , Scottish Heritage , Black Heritage , Float the Fork , Apple Butter Festival and Greek Food Festivals .
Welcome home to Harrison County , West Virginia .