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For decades, Boone County has ranked first or near the top in coal production statistics in West Virginia. Nearly 3,000 miners labor in the county, and for every person directly employed in the coal industry, four more work in coal-related support occupations. Boone County's 506 square miles has more coal reserves than any other place in the world equal to its size. Coal Country people are proud of their coal heritage. We'll make you feel right at home whether you're looking to locate here or just visiting. Our hospitality and friendliness are part of the heritage that is Boone County.