Doddridge County is in north central West Virginia, between Clarksburg and Parkersburg via U.S. Route 50. Created in 1845 from parts of Harrison, Tyler, Ritchie, and Lewis counties, and named for Phillip Doddridge, a distinguished statesman of Western Virginia. Home county of J. H. Dis DeBar, who designed the Great Seal and Coat of Arms of West Virginia. This rural county's population of 7,093 is ranked 54th in the state. The primary industries are related to oil and gas production and development. Doddridge County is the location of the headwater of Middle Island Creek, the most recognized sports stream in West Virginia for muskie. WVU Doddridge County Extension Service 118 E. Court Street Courthouse Rm B-2 West Union, WV 26456-1262 (304) 873-1801 Fax (304) 873-1898 |
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 Doddridge 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 Programs
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