1. en.wikipedia.org

    Ritchie was one of fifty Virginia counties that were admitted to the Union as the state of West Virginia on June 20, 1863, at the height of the Civil War.Later that year, the new state's counties were divided into civil townships, with the intention of encouraging local government.This proved impractical in the heavily rural state, and in 1872 the townships were converted into magisterial ...
  2. About. Ritchie County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia.As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,449 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,499 inhabitants. Its county seat is Harrisville.The county was created 181 years ago in 1843.
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    Ritchie County, in north-central West Virginia (WV), was formed in 1843 from parts of Wood, Lewis, and Harrison counties. Its county seat is at Harrisville. Ritchie County was named in honor of Thomas Ritchie, a distinguished journalist of Richmond, Virginia, whose mother was a sister of Judge Spencer Roane, for whom Roane County was named.
  5. townsvillages.com

    The county was named for Richmond newspaper publisher Thomas Ritchie by the Virginia General Assembly in 1843. The county has a total area of 454 square miles (1,180 km2), of which 452 square miles (1,170 km2) is land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2) (0.4%) is water, according to the United States Census Bureau.
  6. mapsofworld.com

    West Virginia Counties by Vishul Malik August 16, 2022 Facts about Ritchie County County Ritchie State West Virginia Country USA Population - 2015 9,982 List of Counties in West Virginia County Name County Seat/Capital State 2010 pop.
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    Map, Demographics, Data and Information for Ritchie County West Virginia. ZipDataMaps. Blog; About; Data and Maps. ... Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity for Counties in West Virginia; Ritchie County Average Adjusted Gross Income ZIP Code Map; ... West Virginia Regional Market Areas; West Virginia School Districts;
  8. citydirectory.us

    Cities and Towns in the United States

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    Ritchie County Jail: Sheriff office address: 109 E Main St, Harrisville, WV 26362: Sheriff office phone number: 304-643-2262: Inmate search information: To locate an inmate in Ritchie County, contact the Ritchie County Sheriff's Office or visit the West Virginia Regional Jail & Correctional Facility Authority website for assistance. Clerk of ...
  9. kids.kiddle.co

    According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 454 square miles (1,180 km 2), of which 452 square miles (1,170 km 2) is land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 km 2) (0.4%) is water. Major highways. U.S. Route 50; West Virginia Route 16; West Virginia Route 31; West Virginia Route 47; West Virginia Route 74; Adjacent counties

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    Ritchie County, West Virginia

    County in West Virginia, United States
    ritchiecounty.wv.gov

    Ritchie County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,444. Its county seat is Harrisville. The county was created in 1843 by the Virginia General Assembly and named for Richmond newspaper publisher Thomas Ritchie. Wikipedia

    FoundedFebruary 18, 1843
    Named forThomas Ritchie
    SeatHarrisville
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