""History of Wetzel County, West Virginia"" is a book written by John C. McEldowney Jr. in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Wetzel County, located in the northern part of West Virginia. The author covers a range of topics, including the county's early settlement, its role in the Civil War, and the growth of its economy and infrastructure. McEldowney also includes biographical sketches of prominent citizens and families in the county, as well as information on the county's schools, churches, and other institutions. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of West Virginia or the development of rural communities in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.