Pocahontas County was established in the year 1821. It took its name from the Native American chief's daughter from Jamestown, Virginia. The county is built over an area of 942 sq mi. It is the abode to 9K people, 835 households and 527 family units. Marlinton is the county seat and the largest city.

This county is an abode to a number of races including White, Black, African American, Hispanic, Latino, Pacific Islanders, Asian and many more.

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