The community of Shinnston is located in North Central West Virginia in Harrison County. The town was originally chartered as Shinn’s Town in 1852 and was incorporated as Shinnston in 1877. During the 19th century, commerce in the area included grain mills and saw mills as well as the necessary tradesmen of 19th century life. Throughout much of the 20th century; oil, gas, and coal contributed significantly to the local economy. The latest population estimate available (2005) for the town of Shinnston reflects a population of 2,240 people. Twenty-one percent (21.0%) of the population is under 18 years of age and twenty percent (19.9%) is 65 years of age or older. There are 986 households in Shinnston and about 676 families.
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