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Braxton
County was formed in 1836 from parts of Lewis, Kanawha and Nicholas Counties
and named for Carter Braxton, Virginia statesman and signer of the Declaration
of Independence.
The town of Burnsville was incorporated in 1902 and named for Captain John Burns who operated the first sawmill in the area and established the town after the Civil War. The town of Gassaway was incorporated in 1905 and named in honor of Henry Gassaway Davis, a United States Senator and pioneer coal operator. The geographical center of the state is found near Sutton, the county seat. The town was established as Suttonsville in 1826 and named for John D. Sutton, the founder, and incorporated in 1883. WVU Braxton County Extension Service 307 Main Street Suite 301 Sutton, WV 26601 (304) 765-2809 Fax (304) 765-2809 |
Our office provides many local educational programs to area families, businesses, and communities. We are also your link to other WVU Extension offices and to West Virginia University colleges and offices. WVU's Braxton County Extension office is part of the national land-grant system. Each office has the same mission as its foundation: to help people put knowledge to work. Local Extension Educational ProgramsEach WVU Extension office provides the public with information on just about any topic, either from office publications or on-line resources. The Braxton County Extension office faculty and staff provide assistance and educational programs in the following areas:
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