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Logan County was formed in 1824 from parts of Giles, Tazewell, Cabell, and Kanawha counties. It is named for Chief Logan, famous Native American chief of the Mingo tribe. In 1921 it was the location of the Battle of Blair Mountain, one of the largest armed uprisings in U.S. history. Its county seat is Logan.

THIS COUNTY IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!!

If you have the desire to help transcribe genealogical data and place it online for the free use of all researchers, contact Kim to become a host. Volunteer Information is available here.


This County currently does not have a host. This means that there is no one available to help answer your questions about this county's history or to help you with your family's genealogy within this county. WE REGRET THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO DO PERSONAL RESEARCH FOR YOU.


Logan County Data Online

 NEW!! 1890 Veteran's Schedule - Donated by Shauna Williams


 NEW!!   The story of the Border War in Logan County - Donated by Pam Rathbone

Surrounding Counties

Lincoln County (north)

Wyoming County (southeast)

Boone County (northeast)

Mingo County (southwest)

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