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Confederate spy Nancy Hart led a raid that burned most of Summersville
Summersville is located off U.S. 19 at the intersection of State Routes 39 and 41, at an elevation of 1,894 feet. It is the county seat of Nicholas County.Nicholas County was founded in 1818, and land at present Summersville was donated by John Ha...
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