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County Hampshire County was created in 1754, It wasn't until 1866 that Mineral County was created from the larger county. The county is named for rich deposits of iron ore and coal that are in the western part of the region. Source: The 55 West Virginias: A guide to the State's Counties, by E. Lee North, Published by The West Virginia University Press.
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