Harrison Chamber 2023 | Page 8

Community

Scattered throughout Harrison County are communities ranging from the largest , Clarksburg , which is the seat of county government , to several smaller municipalities and unincorporated towns . These towns , along with the rural areas which connect them , are home to nearly 67,000 residents .
Harrison County Commission 301 West Main Street , Suite 504 • Clarksburg , WV 26301 304-624-8500 • www . harrisoncountywv . com Commission meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 10:00 am
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P . O . Box 178 • Anmoore , WV 26323-0178 304-622-7431 • www . anmoorewv . com Council meets 1st & 3rd Monday at 7:00 pm
������������������������� 515 West Main Street ; P . O Box 1310 Bridgeport , WV 26330-1310 304-842-8200 • www . bridgeportwv . com Council meets 2nd & 4th Monday at 7 pm
������������������������� 222 West Main Street • Clarksburg , WV 26301 304-624-1624 • www . cityofclarksburgwv . com Council meets 1st & 3rd Thursday monthly at 6:00 pm �������������������������
P . O . Box 216 • Lost Creek , WV 26385-0216 304-745-3466 • lostcreekmayor @ gmail . com Council meets 1st Tuesday at 7:00 pm
������������������������� Main Street , P . O . Box 519 • Lumberport , WV 26386 304-584-4370 • Council meets 1st Monday at 7:00 pm
�������������������������� 1415 Buckhannon Pike • Nutter Fort , WV 26301 304-622-7713 • www . townofnutterfort . com Council meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 pm
�������������������� Mall & Valley Street ; P . O . Box 352 Salem , WV 26426-0352 304-782-1318 • Cityofsalem . wixsite . com Council meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 6:00 pm
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40 Main Street • Shinnston , WV 26431 304-592-6058 • www . shinnstonwv . com Council meets 2nd & last Monday of each month at 7 pm
������������������������ 8052 Southern Avenue • Stonewood , WV 26301 304-623-2919 • www . cityofstonewood . com Council meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm
��������������������������� 623 Liberty Street ; P . O . Box 120 • West Milford , WV 26451 304-745-3131 • www . local . wv . gov / westmilford Council meets 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Proud to call Salem home , 1,468 residents enjoy a variety of businesses and services in this university town that draws crowds to its Apple Butter Festival and to Fort New Salem , representative of early log settlements .
The Town of Nutter Fort was founded in 1923 , named after the Nutter family , who operated a fort here , said to be at the location of the RW High School building . Nutter Fort is home to approx . 1650 people , has an ISO 2 fire department , EMS service , and a professional police department including 2 K9s . Nutter Fort distributes its water , collects sewage , trash , and recycling , and maintains nearly 12 miles of streets . We are home to Clarksburg City Park with lighted ball fields , an indoor baseball practice facility , and a modern playground . Many thriving businesses call Nutter Fort Home . We will be celebrating our centennial on Aug 26 , with many events planned for the day . We are located on one of the busiest 2 lane highways in the county and are home to the largest grade school with approx . 1300 students . We have 6 churches , 2-day care centers , 4 banks , a dog day care center , 2 dentists , 2 chiropractors , 2 physical therapy centers , and 2 gas stations . a drug store , a supermarket , many restaurants , and lots more establishments . More businesses are coming , so watch for the progress .
The City of Stonewood was incorporated on December 17 , 1947 , making 2022 their 75th Anniversary . Fire Department : enjoys an ISO rating of 2 . Company 12 provides all types of emergency services . Assists the public with placements of smoke detectors , control burn permits along with assisting code enforcement on fire and accident prevention . And monitor fire drills and pre plans with the school . Police Department : is very visible protecting and serving the community and portraying a positive presence with the school , parks , businesses , Churches and the public at large . Both departments work together and have a great working relationship . Public Works : maintains water , sewerage & garbage utilities , along with maintaining parks , city properties and streets . As well as aiding the fire department on emergency calls . The public can seek assistance with notary services , faxing needs , and any other clerical functions they might otherwise not have access to . The former location of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass factory is now an industrial park that has easy access to both US 50 and Interstate 79 several businesses are located within but additions are always welcomed . Norwood Elementary School has educated the community for more than 4 generations and is the heart of our town .
Founded in 1818 , this quiet , friendly residential town of 452 citizens is one of the oldest towns in the county . Located one mile from South Harrison High School , West Milford has an excellent grade school located within the community . West Milford is the proud host of The Old Mill Float the Fork Festival . Follow them on Facebook West Milford , WV Community
More than 360 people chose the pretty town of Lost Creek for their homes . Its location along Interstate 79 makes it an easy commute to the business and industrial sites nearby . The town is named for an early settler who lost his life by the creek that runs through the area . Lost Creek has an active community building . One of West Virginia ’ s newest wineries , Batton Hollow Winery is in Lost Creek . The Lost Creek ’ s Community Building hosts various events throughout the year . Lost Creek shares events and information on their Facebook page .
The City of Bridgeport ( Pop . 9,336 ) is located conveniently in North Central West Virginia , two hours north of the State Capital , Charleston , WV , and two hours south of Pittsburgh , PA . The city ’ s rich heritage has its earliest beginnings in the 1750 ’ s when it was still a part of Virginia . It was the home of Benjamin Wilson , a distinguished frontiersman , and Joseph Johnson , the only Governor of Virginia from west of the Allegheny Mountains . It is also the birthplace of Michael Late Benedum , oil “ wildcatter ,” philanthropist and founder of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation . As a small town , Bridgeport provides a vignette of the American Economy . Its history is a story of steady advancement , beautiful homes , great city services , the finest of schools , and unequaled recreational facilities including the new Bridge Sports Complex ( www . thebridgewv . com ). Located at the intersection of US Route 50 east and west , and Interstate 79 north and south , coupled with the Bridge Sports Complex , Meadowbrook Mall , and Charles Pointe and White Oaks developments , Bridgeport is a choice location for sporting events , shopping , a foodies ’ paradise , and new business growth . Throughout all its growth , the residents of Bridgeport have managed to maintain the small community atmosphere . The community is very family-oriented and works together to provide advantages to area youth . We are fortunate to have many community organizations and businesses that volunteer their time , expertise , and money to meet the needs of our diverse community .
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