The stories of Hardy County, WV
8 narrated audio stories from across Hardy County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Old Fields Historic District
Where the Road Kept the Village
A rural West Virginia village preserves the shape of everyday life.
Lost River State Park
Where the CCC Built the Mood
How New Deal labor gave Lost River its lasting rustic character
Moorefield Historic District
When Brick Replaced Ashes in Moorefield
How Moorefield’s downtown character rose from wartime destruction.
The Sinks of Lost River
Where the River Changes Its Name
In Hardy County, a river vanishes underground and returns with a new name.
Trout Pond Recreation Area
The Little Lake With the Biggest Claim
A small Hardy County lake carries an outsized identity in West Virginia.
Lost River State Park
Before the Park, a Mountain Refuge
How a railroad titan’s retreat became public ground in Hardy County.
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At Dawn Near Moorefield, the Cavalry War Broke Open
A surprise dawn attack shattered Confederate cavalry strength in the Shenandoah theater.
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When Moorefield Ended the Ride
A dawn attack in Hardy County shattered a feared Confederate cavalry force.
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