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Pocahontas County was established in 1821, and is named in honor of the Indian princess Pocahontas.
Its county seat is Marlinton.

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.


Pocahontas County Data Online

Obituaries and Death Notices

Obituaries of Carl W. Dumire, Burl E. Dumire, Harold Eugene Dumire, Ralph Edmond Dumire - Donated by Norita Shepherd Moss


NEW!!   Miscellaneous News Articles - Donated by Dena Whitesell

Surrounding Counties

Randolph County (north)

Highland County, Virginia (east)

Bath County, Virginia (southeast)

Pendleton County (northeast)

Greenbrier County (southwest)

Webster County (northwest)

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