[2] It is located on the Cheat River, where it is joined by Minear Run.

Originally known as Fort Minear and then as Westernford, St. George was settled in 1774 by German immigrant John Minear and his son, Jonathan, after early scouting visits to the area.

[failed verification] The Skirmish at Bowman's Place occurred nearby in June 1861.

[2] The St. George Academy was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

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