Clay County was originally formed as a part of Virginia in 1858 from Braxton and Nicholas Counties, Virginia. But in 1863 when 50 counties seperated from Virginia it became a part of the new formed state known as West Virginia.
Clay County was originally formed as a part of Virginia in 1858 from Braxton and Nicholas Counties, Virginia. But in 1863 when 50 counties seperated from Virginia it became a part of the new formed state known as West Virginia.