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Picture caption reads, "Summers County Court House was constructed in 1877. Summers County formed in 1871. Hinton was established in 1873, chartered in 1880. The C & O Railroad bought 65 acres of land from the heirs of Issac Ballengee and gave 3 acres to the new county to be used to build a courthouse. This picture appears to have ben taken late 1920's-early 1930's. Note trunks of trees are white washed--a common practice for many years."

1. Summers County Courthouse, Hinton, W. Va.

Street view of the building.

2. Hinton Post Office, Hinton, W. Va.

A large group is gathered by the railroad tracks. A podium and chairs are pictured in the center, suggesting this scene is anticipating some event.

3. Crowd Gathered Outside Roundhouse Building in Hinton, W. Va.

Wm. Arrington pictured on the engine.

4. Engine No. 494 at Hinton Station, Hinton, W. Va.

The family, who's members are unidentified, sit outside of their home and on the lawn.

5. Richmond Family Portrait, Hinton, W. Va.

A scowling Spina, left, and his friend Coste, right, stand outside of a clothing shop.

6. Mike Spina and Jimmy Coste Pictured on Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.