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Mineral County was created in 1866 by an Act of the West Virginia Legislature from the existing Hampshire County. Prior to 1738 the present Orange County, VA, situated on the cast side of the Blue Ridge Mountains, included all of Virginia west of the Blue Ridge. In that year, the Virginia Assembly passed an act dividing this territory into two counties: Frederick and Augusta. Hampshire County was formed from those two counties in 1753 and ultimately Hardy County in 1785 and part of Morgan County in 1820 were formed from Hampshire County it was not until after West Virginia became a state in 1863 that the present Mineral County came into existence. The name was selected due to the vast reserves of minerals, especially coal.
== Economic Developement ==
'''Mineral County Development Authority,''' The mission of the Mineral County Development Authority shall be to enhance the welfare of the citizens of Mineral County by promoting and assisting the recruiting, startup, growth and prosperity of responsible business and industry within the County.
''Contact:''
Mineral County Development Authority
Executive Director
Route 3, Box 3048
Keyser, WV 26726
Phone 304-788-3383
Fax 304-788-0481
'''Mineral County Chamber of Commerce,''' The mission of the Mineral Country Chamber of Commerce is to stimulate and enhance the business environment and quality of life in Mineral County.
''Contact:''
Mineral County Chamber of Commerce
1 Grand Central Park
Keyser, West Virginia 26726
Phone (304) 788-2513
Fax (304) 788-3887
== Geography ==
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