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While still a part of Virginia, Grafton was incorporated in 1856 within Taylor County (Northern Region).

The town was a key point in the Civil War because of its location on the B&O Railroad. At the beginning of the war, Confederate colonel George A. Porterfield and a small contingent established a base in Grafton.
Bailey Brown, who during the Battle of Philippi became the first Union soldier killed by Confederate forces, is buried in Grafton National Cemetery on Walnut St.


Public Libraries Taylor County Public Library |
Transportation Roy Airfield Airport |
West Virginia Counties Taylor County |
West Virginia State Parks Tygart Lake State Park | Tygart State Park |

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MAtty_K "Grafton FM radio. With all the variety you need from Ricky Martin to Brianna."
villagewellness "RT @gregoryjon: Danny Gokey is in the Grafton Christmas parade. He'll perform after. ticket info http://am920thewolf.com/pages/Gregory ..."
PJGvet "#ImThankfulfor friends, family, a walk in the woods after dinner, Packer win and Grafton with friends and @dannygokey"
Joerookie22 "@michellehaasch - Why? What's the big deal with the Grafton parade this year??"
lacastilleja "@dannygokey can't wait to see you in Grafton on Saturday. I've been waiting for this day for so long. I can't believe it's finally here!"
StrongMothers "Maybe she'll go to numbers! :) RT @ADramaticMommy: What is Sue Grafton going to do when she hits the end of the alphabet!?"
DailyMillbury "It's tradition -- Grafton fell to Millbury in the annual Thanksgiving game. http://bit.ly/503WfB"
GraftonTimescom "Grafton falls to Millbury on Thanksgiving... it's a tradition. http://bit.ly/4UT3Ie"
jenruditys "@bfraley Hope you and your family had a Happy Thanksgiving! Are you coming to Grafton on Sat with @dannygokey?"
Xisor "Drinking grafton porter in galbraith's, and feeling very odd to consider that almost everything he ever knew is...below him."
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