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Nicholas County

Nicholas County was formed in 1818 from parts of Greenbrier, Kanawha and Randolph counties. The county was named after former Virginia governor Wilson Cary Nicholas. The county was settled primarily by Scotch-Irish and German European immigrants. The county developed many industries from its natural wealth, including timber, coal and manufacturing. Today, Nicholas is home to many tourism-related businesses because of Summersville Lake, the largest man-made lake in West Virginia and the Gauley River.

County Seat: Summersville.
Population: 26,160

 Photograph taken in Nicholas County.
Photograph by Kendal Montgomery


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Mount Lookout artist finds hidden secrets in the wood
Mount Lookout artist finds hidden secrets in the wood.

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05/28/2009 For the past eight years, Sparks has pursued a career as a chainsaw sculptor.



















Summersville Lake is a place that was once called home
Summersville Lake is a place that was once called home.

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05/21/2009 Gad was submerged under the lake when the Summersville Dam was constructed.



















Richwood unites over one simple crop
Kitchen worker John Greer salts ramps for the 71st annual Ramp Feed and Ramp Festival.

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04/28/2009 Richwood, W.Va. celebrates its heritage with the annual Ramp Feed and Ramp Festival.



















Nicholas County resident enjoys his oasis atop a cliff
Head in the Clouds.

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02/04/2009 Roy E. Russell began to crave the solitude of his childhood home.



















A tomboy and an avid hunter design a classy country wedding
A camouflage wedding basket.

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12/10/2008 On Nov. 22, 2008, Kasha and James wed at the Summerville Armory.



















Photo Gallery Multimedia. CLICK HERE to view a photo gallery of Nicholas County.
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