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30-448: The Little Kanawha rises in southern Upshur County , approximately 20 mi (32 km) south of Buckhannon . It follows a meandering course generally west-northwestwardly, through Lewis , Braxton , Gilmer , Calhoun , Wirt and Wood Counties, past the communities of Burnsville , Stouts Mills , Sand Fork , Glenville , Grantsville , Bigbend , Creston , Burning Springs , Palestine , Elizabeth , and Newark , to its mouth at

60-473: A popular tourist attraction. Upshur County also gained international attention during the Sago Mine disaster in 2006; the blast and ensuing aftermath trapped 13 coal miners for nearly two days, only one of whom survived. 38°54′N 80°14′W  /  38.90°N 80.23°W  / 38.90; -80.23 United States Secretary of State The United States secretary of state ( SecState )

90-617: A rapid and continuing shift to the Republican Party since the 1990s, Upshur County—though strongly Democratic during the Second Party System —has ever since statehood been a Republican stronghold due to its powerful Unionist sympathies from Civil War days, and the association of the Democratic Party with the “Slave Power” and creating a war the yeoman residents had no desire to fight. The solitary post-Civil War Democrat to win

120-458: A representative of the United States. The secretary communicates issues relating to the U.S. foreign policy to Congress and citizens. The secretary also provides services to U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad such as providing credentials in the form of passports. Doing this, the secretary also ensures the protection of citizens, their property, and interests in foreign countries. What are

150-488: Is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia . As of the 2020 census , the population was 23,816. Its county seat is Buckhannon . The county was formed in 1851 from Randolph , Barbour , and Lewis counties and named for Abel Parker Upshur , a distinguished statesman and jurist of Virginia . Upshur served as United States Secretary of State and Secretary of the Navy under President John Tyler . According to

180-467: Is a member of the executive branch of the federal government and the head of the Department of State . The office holder is the second-highest-ranking member of the president's Cabinet , after the vice president, and ranks fourth in the presidential line of succession ; first amongst cabinet secretaries. Created in 1789 with Thomas Jefferson as its first office holder, the secretary of state represents

210-1114: Is fourth in line to succeed the presidency , after the vice president , the speaker of the House of Representatives , and the president pro tempore of the Senate . Six past secretaries of state – Jefferson , Madison , Monroe , John Quincy Adams , Van Buren and Buchanan  – have gone on to be elected president. Others, including Henry Clay , Daniel Webster , Lewis Cass , John C. Calhoun , John M. Clayton , William L. Marcy , William Seward , Edward Everett , Jeremiah S. Black , James Blaine , Elihu B. Washburne , Thomas F. Bayard , John Sherman , Walter Q. Gresham , William Jennings Bryan , Philander C. Knox , Charles Evans Hughes , Elihu Root , Cordell Hull , Edmund Muskie , Alexander Haig , John Kerry , and Hillary Clinton have also campaigned as presidential candidates, either before or after their term of office as secretary of state, but were ultimately unsuccessful. The position of secretary of state has therefore been viewed to be

240-409: Is reported there as an elevation marker at the site. In 1863, West Virginia's counties were divided into civil townships , with the intention of encouraging local government. This proved impractical in the heavily rural state, and in 1872 the townships were converted into magisterial districts . Upshur County was divided into six districts: Banks, Buckhannon, Meade, Union, Warren, and Washington. In

270-685: The United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 355 square miles (920 km ), of which 354.9 square miles (919 km ) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km ) (0.03%) is water. The county falls within the United States National Radio Quiet Zone . The highest elevation in Upshur County is 3,160 feet, near Sugar Run on the Randolph and Upshur County lines just outside Palace Valley and Hemlock. It

300-788: The West Fork Little Kanawha River , Spring Creek , Reedy Creek , and the Hughes River (its largest tributary) in Wirt County; and Walker Creek , Tygart Creek , Slate Creek and Worthington Creek in Wood County. Additionally, a minor tributary near Grantsville is known as the Bull River; despite being named a "river," it is no larger than dozens of other small streams that flow into the Little Kanawha. The Little Kanawha River

330-471: The census of 2000, there were 24,254 people, 9,619 households, and 6,528 families living in the county. The population density was 68.4 people per square mile (26.4 people/km ). There were 11,099 housing units at an average density of 31.3 units per square mile (12.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 97.6% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1% from two or more races. 1% of

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360-487: The 1990s, the six historic magisterial districts were consolidated into three new districts: First, Second, and Third. As of the 2020 census , there were 23,816 people and 9,599 households residing in the county. There were 11,178 housing units in Upshur County. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White , 0.9% African American , 0.7% Asian , 0.2% Native American , 0.6% from other races , and 3.8% from two or more races . Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.3% of

390-530: The Great Seal, performance of protocol functions for the White House , and the drafting of certain proclamations. The secretary also negotiates with the individual states over the extradition of fugitives to foreign countries. Under federal law, the resignation of a president or of a vice president is valid only if declared in writing, in an instrument delivered to the office of the secretary of state. Accordingly,

420-938: The Ohio River in Parkersburg . About 3 mi (5 km) upstream of Burnsville, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dam causes the river to form Burnsville Lake , which was completed in 1976 at a cost of $ 56.2 million. Along its course the Little Kanawha River collects the Right Fork Little Kanawha River on the boundary of Lewis and Braxton counties; Saltlick Creek , England Run and Oil Creek in Braxton County; Sand Fork , Cedar Creek and Leading Creek in Gilmer County; Steer Creek in Calhoun County;

450-680: The Qualifications of a Secretary of State? He ought to be a Man of universal Reading in Laws, Governments, History. Our whole terrestrial Universe ought to be summarily comprehended in his Mind. — John Adams Secretaries of state also have domestic responsibilities. Most of the historical domestic functions of the Department of State were gradually transferred to other agencies by the late 19th century as part of various administrative reforms and restructurings. Those that remain include storage and use of

480-578: The United States to foreign countries, and is therefore considered analogous to a minister of foreign affairs in other countries. The secretary of state is nominated by the president of the United States and, following a confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations , is confirmed by the Senate . The secretary of state, along with the secretary of the treasury , secretary of defense , and attorney general , are generally regarded as

510-543: The county has been Lyndon Johnson in 1964, and he won by only 168 votes. Since 1896, only two other Democrats— Jimmy Carter in 1976 and Bill Clinton in 1996—have topped forty percent in the county. Economy includes coal mining and timber, as well as higher education—the Upshur County seat of Buckhannon is home to the small, private, liberal arts institution West Virginia Wesleyan College . The West Virginia State Wildlife Center in French Creek also generates some income as

540-579: The department. The stated duties of the secretary of state are to supervise the United States foreign service and immigration policy and administer the Department of State. The secretary must also advise the president on U.S. foreign matters such as the appointment of diplomats and ambassadors, advising the president of the dismissal and recall of these people. The secretary of state can conduct negotiations, interpret, and terminate treaties relating to foreign policy. The secretary also can participate in international conferences, organizations, and agencies as

570-480: The four most crucial Cabinet members because of the importance of their respective departments. Secretary of state is a Level I position in the Executive Schedule and thus earns the salary prescribed for that level $ 246,400, as of January 2024. The current secretary of state is Antony Blinken , who was confirmed on January 26, 2021, by the Senate by a vote of 78–22. The secretary of state originates from

600-573: The government under the Articles of Confederation . The Congress of the Confederation established the Department of Foreign Affairs in 1781 and created the office of secretary of foreign affairs. After the Constitution of the United States was ratified, the 1st United States Congress reestablished the department, renaming it the Department of State, and created the office of secretary of state to lead

630-429: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 9,619 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

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660-400: The population. There were 26,143 households, of which 44.8% were married couples living together, 28% had a female householder with no spouse present,19.5% had a male householder with no spouse present. The average household and family size was 2.94. The median age in the county was 41.9 years with 20.8% of the population under 18. The median income for a household in the city was $ 44,470 and

690-420: The population. In terms of ancestry, 18.1% were German , 13.8% were American , 10.6% were Irish , and 8.6% were English . Of the 9,619 households, 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.1% were non-families, and 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size

720-555: The poverty rate was 20%. As of the 2010 United States census , there were 24,254 people, 9,619 households, and 6,528 families living in the county. The population density was 68.4 inhabitants per square mile (26.4/km ). There were 11,099 housing units at an average density of 31.3 units per square mile (12.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 97.6% white, 0.7% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.0% of

750-514: The resignations of President Richard Nixon and of Vice President Spiro Agnew were formalized in instruments delivered to then-Secretary of State Henry Kissinger . Although they have historically decreased over time, Congress may occasionally add to the responsibilities of the secretary of state. One such instance occurred in 2014, when Congress passed the Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act which mandated actions

780-513: The secretary of state must take in order to facilitate the return of abducted children from nations who are party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction . As the highest-ranking member of the cabinet, the secretary of state is the third-highest official of the executive branch of the U.S. federal government, after the president and vice president, and

810-404: Was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.88. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.7% from age 0 to 19, 7.60% from 20 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 97 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 39,381, whereas the median income for families

840-466: Was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.88. The median age was 40.9 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 36,114 and the median income for a family was $ 44,937. Males had a median income of $ 36,517 versus $ 25,420 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,823. About 14.1% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over. As of

870-424: Was 44,937 . Males had a median income of $ 36,517 versus $ 25,420 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,498. About 14.1% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over. Upshur County was divided into six townships on July 31, 1863. They were replaced in the 1990s. Whereas most of West Virginia has seen

900-516: Was named for its smaller size relative to the nearby Kanawha River . According to the Geographic Names Information System , the Little Kanawha River has also been known as: Multiple West Virginia stage record fish were caught along the Little Kanawha River. 39°15′55″N 81°34′08″W  /  39.26535°N 81.56901°W  / 39.26535; -81.56901 Upshur County, West Virginia Upshur County

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