Question 1

When was Hardy County, West Virginia created?

Accepted Answer

Hardy County was created from Hampshire County in 1786 and named after Samuel Hardy, a distinguished Virginian.

Question 2

What was the first court house in Hardy County like?

Accepted Answer

The first court house in Hardy County was built in 1786 and was made of logs with diamond corners, hewn down inside and outside, measuring 26 ft. by 22 ft., with a story and one half and a stone or brick chimney.

Question 3

Where was the second court house located?

Accepted Answer

The second court house was built on the corner of Winchester and Franklin streets (now South Elm Street) in 1792-93 and was used as the court house until 1860.

Question 4

What happened to the court house during the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

During the Civil War, the court met irregularly and at least once outside the court house, at the house of John Mathias on Lost River on May 2, 1864.

Question 5

What is the current status of the third court house?

Accepted Answer

The third court house was built in 1859-60 on South Main Street and is still standing, although greatly altered in appearance. After 1914, store fronts were added to the structure, and it has since been used by various retail establishments and as an apartment house.

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When was Hardy County, West Virginia created?

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What happened to the court house during the Civil War?

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