City history
Explore the historical development and timekeeping evolution of Clarksburg, West Virginia, a hub of industrial progress and regional transit.
Chapter one
Earliest documented name
"The settlement of George Clark"
The town was named in honor of George Clark, an influential early settler and landowner in the region.
George Clark's settlement
Named after a prominent local settler in the Monongahela Valley area.
Chapter two
The implementation of railroad-synchronized time helped unify local schedules across the region.
The Uniform Time Act established the modern pattern for observing daylight saving time in the region.
Chapter three
The arrival of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad connected the area to major markets, standardizing time for transit.
The rise of the glass and coal industries transformed Clarksburg into a significant regional economic center.
Significant expansion of municipal services and infrastructure occurred at the turn of the century.