Profile of Hardy County

Hardy County, named for a prominent Virginian, was formed in 1786 and became a part of West Virginia when the state was created in 1863.

The county, one of the fastest growing in the state, covers 583 square miles of land and has approximately 13,000 residents.  The county seat is at Moorefield, the fourth oldest town in West Virginia and one of two incorporated towns in the county. The other is Wardensville.

Elected county officials include three county commissioners: William Kepliger, president, Roger Champ, and J. Michael Teets; Circuit Court Judge Donald Cookman; two Magistrates, Danny Poling and Craig Hose; Prosecuting Attorney Lucas See, County Assessor Jimmie B. Wratchford, County Clerk Janet S. Ferrell, and Sheriff-Treasurer David E. Mathias.

Like much of West Virginia, Hardy County, which borders Virginia, is a rural area.  The dominant economic drivers are agriculture (poultry) and manufacturing (poultry processing and furniture/cabinets).  The county is known as the “Poultry Capital” of West Virginia.

Key Telephone Numbers

•  County Assessor – (304) 530-0202

•  Board of Education – (304) 538-2348

•  Circuit Court Clerk – (304) 530-0230

•  County Clerk – (304) 530-0250

•  Health Department – (304) 530-6355

•  Magistrate – (304) 530-0210

•  Planning Commission – (304) 530-0257

•  Prosecuting Attorney – (304) 530-0200

•  Rural Development Authority – (304) 530-3047

•  Sheriff – (304) 530-0222