Profile for Fort Ashby, West Virginia, WV

Fort Ashby survived an assault in 1756 by Indian and French forces.

Local festivals include:

• Mineral County Fair - July 23-28, 2007

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Cemeteries (28)

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29% of Fort Ashby residents report German ancestry, and 16% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Fort Ashby ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Fort Ashby was $15,114, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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13% of Fort Ashby residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Fort Ashby festival dates:

• Mineral County Fair - July 23-28, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Fort Ashby, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $306.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $789.

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Mineral County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Fort Ashby political report.

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The average commute time for Fort Ashby workers is 37 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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