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Fun Facts Named for the shire in England, the county of Hampshire was created on December 13, 1753 and is West Virginia's oldest county. The county seat of Romney is West Virginia's oldest town.
Over 21,500 people live in Hampshire County, which is an increase of over 6.5% since the year 2000. There are more than 8,500 households in the county, housing an average of about 2.5 people. The average age of a Hampshire County citizen is 38 years old.
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Many may not realize that at one time Bloomery was a booming village full of history and business. The Historic Commission also records a skirmish during the Civil War that occurred in Bloomery. Read more here: Historical Perspective on Bloomery
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