Named on the behalf of Philip Doddridge, an eminent politician of Western Virginia, the Doddridge County was established in 1845 and has an area of 320 sq mi. It has a total population of over 8000 inhabitants including 2K households and families. West Union is the county seat of this county.

White, African American, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander and Hispanic or Latino of any race along with few other races greatly specifies the cultural harmony of the county.

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