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Hardy County, West Virginia

Hardy County was created from Hampshire County in 1786, and named for Samuel Hardy, a distinguished Virginian. Lost River State Park and part of the George Washington National Forest are located in Hardy County. Near Wardensville, Lost River disappears under Sandy Ridge and reappears over four miles away as the headwaters of the CaCapon River.Leading industries and Chief agricultural products are lumber, cabinet manufacturing, hay and grain, livestock, poultry production and processing.

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