Harding, West Virginia facts for kids

Harding is a small, quiet place in Randolph County, West Virginia. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Exploring Harding's Past

Harding has a simple but interesting history. A long time ago, in 1892, a post office was opened there. This post office was a very important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. It stayed open for many years, finally closing its doors in 1959. The community got its name from a person named French Harding. He was a soldier who fought in the American Civil War.