The Pocahontas County
Historical Society was organized in 1961 and incorporated on July 1,
1962. The Society purchased the
Hunter House in Marlinton, West Virginia, which was renovated and dedicated
as a Museum on June 5, 1963.
With the help of Eugene Burner, the Society began collecting
historic photographs in 1963. The
collection has grown to over 4,500 photos which are now being digitized and
archived.
In 1967, under the leadership of Johnnie B. Hill and Robert
Jacobson, the Society gave birth to Pioneer Days. The three-day event became so popular that it was turned over
to a community organization.
Pioneer Days is held annually in Marlinton, WV, and is now in its
45th year.
The Kee Cabin, built in 1845-1840, was donated to the Historical
Society in 1969 and was moved to the Museum grounds. In 1976 the Frank and Anna Hunter House
was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. That summer the Museum hosted nearly
3,000 visitors.
In 1981 the Society published "History of Pocahontas County,
W. Va. 1981." This book is
the most extensive history published on the county and is still in print
today.
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Pocahontas County Historical Society Officers
President Joseph W. Smith
Vice-President B. J. Gudmundsson
Secretary Dr. Denise K. McNeel
Treasurer William P. McNeel
Meetings
are held on the last Monday of
each
month and are open to the public.
Membership is $20.00 per year
Mail membership dues to:
Pocahontas County
Historical Society
P.O. Box 453
Marlinton, WV
24954
For more information call
304-799-4369
304-799-6659
Email
the Historic Preservation Officer
304-799-3989
Museum Location:
17890 Seneca Trail
Marlinton, WV 24954
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