2021: HISTORIC HOSEY HOUSE GOES DOWN IN FLAMES

(05/18/2026)

2021 - The historic Hosey house at 1577 Big Root was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. The house was fully engulfed when the Grantsville VFD arrived on scene after the 5:30 a.m. call. Big Root is a side road off State Rt. 5, west of Grantsville. The WV State Police was summoned to the fire scene, along with Calhoun EMS. There is a disruption of electric service in the community. See   HOSEY HOMESTEAD STILL STANDING - Big Root Dwelling Serves Several Generations

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