| Mason County was formed in 1804 and named after
George Mason of Fairfax County, Virginia. Today, Mason County is
known for its scenic, rural countryside as well as an expanding
business community. With the Great Kanawha River flowing due
east and the beautiful Ohio River running alongside its western
border, Mason County is and always has been the site for river
industries. The Point Pleasant River Museum is the only one of
its kind in West Virginia and it houses a valuable archival
collection of artifacts and an extensive array of photos
depicting early life along the rivers.
Mason County has a rich historical past and, at the same
time, offers the best educational training in our
state-of-the-art schools. Our local hospitals provide the latest
technology and health care service to rival any in this country.
Tempered with all the modern conveniences, Mason Countians pride
themselves as being hospitable and down-to-earth, while
maintaining a pioneer spirit of moving forward with the times.
Mason County experienced a great tragedy with the collapse of
the Silver Bridge in December 1967. Also, the area has suffered
economical hardship during recent years. Despite discouraging
setbacks and obstacles in the way, Mason County citizens have
learned the importance of banding together to find ways to
restore the old landmarks and add new interest to attract
business and promote commerce.
A short time back, the Kanawha Gateway Project was created to
coordinate heritage tourism along the Kanawha River from Point
Pleasant to Nitro. The goal is one of pooling resources to
educate those new to Mason County and surrounding communities
concerning recreational activities and special events in and
around those towns.
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