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Craigsville
Craigsville can refer to a location in the United States: * Craigsville, Minnesota *Craigsville, Virginia *Craigsville, West Virginia Craigsville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,213 at the 2010 census. Geography Craigsville is located at (38.333389, -80.642766). According to the United States Census Bur ... {{geodis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craigsville, Virginia
Craigsville is a town in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 923 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Staunton– Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area. History The Craigsville School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. The history of Craigsville can be traced back to 1721 when a Scotch-Irish couple, William and Jeanette Craig, Scottish immigrants, received a land grant from the government for the purpose of farming. They were the first settlers on the land, which eventually came to be named for them. The area grew, however remaining a farming community from 1721 to the 1850s. Mr. & Mrs. Craig raised a family which consisted of two (2) sons, Robert and James. Mr. Craig gave his sons the farm, dividing it equally between them. Robert inherited the eastern half while James inherited the western half. More Recently: Since incorporation, the Town has been able to supply water and sewer services to almost everyon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craigsville, Minnesota
Craigville is an unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States; it is located within the Koochiching State Forest. The community is located four miles north of Effie, along County Road 5. The boundary line between Itasca and Koochiching counties is nearby. Craigville is located within South Koochiching Unorganized Territory. The Big Fork River flows through the community. Craigville is also located 36 miles east of Northome. Craigville is 67 miles south of International Falls; and 55 miles west of Cook. History Craigville was previously a logging village in southern Koochiching County; north of Effie. The community of Craigville consists of section 36 of Township 63N, Range 26W. Craigville was platted in 1924 by James Reid. It was named for an unknown logging foreman named Craig. Craigville was frequented by as many as 5,000 lumberjacks seasonally; and had a post office from 1915 until 1952. In addition to numerous hotels and saloons, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |