West Virginia

Hardy

14,299
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Hardy

Hardy, West Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 7,336. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 14,299.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 38 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Moorefield — Skirmish (August 1861), Action at Moorefield (1862), Cabins WV (Hardy County) Skirmish (1862), and 25 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202014,299
201014,025
200012,669
199010,977
198010,030
19708,855
19609,308
195010,032
194010,813
19309,816
19209,601
19109,163
19008,449
18907,567
18806,794
18705,518
18609,864
18509,543
18407,622
18306,798
18205,700
18105,525
18006,627
17907,336
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Hardy

Military engagements that took place in Hardy, West Virginia.

Moorefield — Skirmish (August 1861)
1861
Action at Moorefield (1862)
1862
Cabins WV (Hardy County) Skirmish (1862)
1862
Moorefield Skirmish (Hardy County, 1862)
1862
Action at South Branch Bridge (Hardy County)
1862
Skirmish at Moorefield (1862)
1862
Confederate Occupation of Moorefield (1862)
1862
Skirmish at Moorefield 1862
1862
Skirmish at Lost River
1862
Skirmish at Moorefield (1863)
1863
McNeill's Rangers: Raid on Moorefield
1863
Wardensville WV (Hardy County) Skirmish (1863)
1863
First Battle of Moorefield
1863
Mathias WV Guerrilla Action (1863)
1863
Lost River WV Guerrilla Actions (1862–1864)
1863
Averell's First Raid — Skirmish at Moorefield (March 1863)
1863
Battle of Moorefield West Virginia
1864
Cedar Creek – Union Counterattack Afternoon
1864
Cedar Creek – VI Corps Resistance
1864
Cedar Creek – XIX Corps Rout
1864
Action at Moorefield (1864)
1864
McNeill's Rangers — Raid on Piedmont Railroad (1864)
1864
Moorefield Engagements
1864
Skirmish at Baker (Hardy County)
1864
Action at Moorefield (March 1864)
1864
Cedar Creek – Sheridan's Ride and Counterattack Rally
1864
Cedar Creek – Early Positions Reconnoitered from Three Top Mountain
1864
McNeill Rangers Moorefield Raid
1864
Moorefield — Engagement (August 7 1864)
1864
Battle of Moorefield
1864
McNeill's Rangers — Moorefield Raid (August 1864)
1864
Cedar Creek – VIII Corps Rout
1864
Skirmish at Moorefield (Hardy County VA area)
1864
Cedar Creek – Early's Dawn Surprise Attack
1864
Tom's Brook – Rosser vs. Custer
1864
Skirmish at Moorefield (WV/VA)
1864
Skirmish at Lost River, Hardy County (1864)
1864
Cedar Creek – Gordon Night March
1864

Historic places in Hardy

National Register of Historic Places listings in Hardy, West Virginia.

Willow Wall
Old Fields
Old Hardy County Courthouse
Moorefield
Mill Island
Moorefield
Fort Pleasant
Moorefield
VanMeter, Garrett, House
Old Fields
Maslin, Thomas, House
Moorefield
Meadows, The
Moorefield
Kotz, Francis, Farm
Wardensville
Stump Family Farm
Moorefield
Willows, The
Moorefield
Switzer, Nicholas, House
Wardensville
Mathias, John, House
Mathias
Funkhouser, Henry, Farm and Log House
Baker
Lee, Lighthorse Harry, Cabin
Mathias
Lost River General Store
Lost River
Buena Vista Farms
Old Fields
Moorefield Historic District
Moorefield
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Frequently asked about Hardy

When does Hardy first appear in the US census?
Hardy, West Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 7,336.
What is the population of Hardy?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Hardy had a recorded population of 14,299.
Were any battles fought in Hardy?
38 documented military engagements took place in Hardy, including Moorefield — Skirmish (August 1861), Action at Moorefield (1862), Cabins WV (Hardy County) Skirmish (1862).
How many historic places are in Hardy?
25 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Hardy, West Virginia.
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