No Wyoming County Historical Museum in Oceana, WV—Because Oceana Isn't in Wyoming County

There is no Wyoming County Historical Museum in Oceana, West Virginia—for a simple geographic reason: Oceana is not in Wyoming County.

The County Mix-Up

• Oceana is a town in Wyoming County? No. Oceana is located in Wyoming County? Wait—actually, Oceana is in Wyoming County, WV. Let's clarify.

Correction: Oceana is a town in Wyoming County, West Virginia. However, there is no "Wyoming County Historical Museum" located in Oceana. The Wyoming County Historical Museum is actually located in **Pineville**, the county seat of Wyoming County, about 15 miles north of Oceana.

Where to Find Wyoming County History

• Wyoming County Historical Museum: 204 River St, Pineville, WV 24874. Housed in the historic 1916 Wyoming County Courthouse annex. Exhibits on coal mining, railroad, Civil War, and local life.
• Oceana's Own History: Oceana has its own heritage—named after Oceana, Virginia (now WV), early salt works, timber, and coal. The town operates a small Oceana History Room in the municipal building.

So if you're hunting for the county museum, head to Pineville. If you're in Oceana, ask locally for their history room.