Today in Wheeling History: December 6--Tyler County formed from Ohio County (1814).
Tyler County, located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, was officially formed on December 6, 1814, from a portion of Ohio County. It was named in honor of John Tyler Sr., the eighth governor of Virginia and father of John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States. The county seat is Middlebourne, a small town known for its historic charm and community spirit. Tyler County is bordered by the Ohio River to the west, providing a picturesque landscape and opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating.
The county's early economy was primarily based on agriculture, with residents growing crops like corn, wheat, and tobacco. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the discovery of oil and natural gas brought economic growth and development to the area. The Sistersville Oil Field, discovered in 1891, became one of the most productive oil fields in the state, attracting workers and businesses to the region.
Tyler County is also home to several historic sites, including the Tyler County Courthouse, built in 1854, and the Sistersville Ferry, one of the oldest operating ferries in the United States. The county hosts various annual events, such as the Tyler County Fair and the Middlebourne Christmas Parade, which celebrate the community's heritage and foster a sense of togetherness among residents.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/qQ8p8)
Photo caption and credit: Tyler County Courthouse in Middlebourne (Wikimedia Commons)
Tyler County, located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, was officially formed on December 6, 1814, from a portion of Ohio County. It was named in honor of John Tyler Sr., the eighth governor of Virginia and father of John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States. The county seat is Middlebourne, a small town known for its historic charm and community spirit. Tyler County is bordered by the Ohio River to the west, providing a picturesque landscape and opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating.
The county's early economy was primarily based on agriculture, with residents growing crops like corn, wheat, and tobacco. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the discovery of oil and natural gas brought economic growth and development to the area. The Sistersville Oil Field, discovered in 1891, became one of the most productive oil fields in the state, attracting workers and businesses to the region.
Tyler County is also home to several historic sites, including the Tyler County Courthouse, built in 1854, and the Sistersville Ferry, one of the oldest operating ferries in the United States. The county hosts various annual events, such as the Tyler County Fair and the Middlebourne Christmas Parade, which celebrate the community's heritage and foster a sense of togetherness among residents.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/qQ8p8)
Photo caption and credit: Tyler County Courthouse in Middlebourne (Wikimedia Commons)
RSS Feed
