History of Clarksburg

Clarksburg was formed in 1785 in the state of Virginia. The city was named for General George Rogers Clark, who gained fame on the frontier by his many explorations and expeditions against the British and Indians in the Indian Wars and the war of the American Revolution.

From the later 1870’s through the middle of the 20th century, Clarksburg was an industrial and manufacturing center, particularly in the glass and coal industries. Today, high-tech, aerospace, criminal justice and energy exploration drive the area’s economy.

Clarksburg is a city in and the county seat of Harrison County with a 2020 population census of 16,061 residents. The city offers citizens and visitors a rich mix of retail, industrial, professional and governmental services and one of the best-preserved historical downtowns in the state.

Explore more at the Clarksburg History Museum.

Clarksburg was formed in 1785 in the state of Virginia. The city was named for General George Rogers Clark, who gained fame on the frontier by his many explorations and expeditions against the British and Indians in the Indian Wars and the war of the American Revolution.

From the later 1870’s through the middle of the 20th century, Clarksburg was an industrial and manufacturing center, particularly in the glass and coal industries. Today, high-tech, aerospace, criminal justice and energy exploration drive the area’s economy.

Clarksburg is a city in and the county seat of Harrison County with a 2020 population census of 16,061 residents. The city offers citizens and visitors a rich mix of retail, industrial, professional and governmental services and one of the best-preserved historical downtowns in the state.

Explore more at the Clarksburg History Museum.

Historic Buildings

Historic Homes

Historic Houses of Worship

Historic Markers & Cemeteries