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32-584: Poca is a town in Putnam County, West Virginia , United States. The population was 875 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area . The town derives its name from the Pocatalico River . Poca is located at 38°27′41″N 81°48′56″W  /  38.46139°N 81.81556°W  / 38.46139; -81.81556 (38.461343, -81.815592). It is sited at

64-434: A female householder with no husband present, 26.4% were non-families, and 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.93. The median age was 40.9 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 52,618 and the median income for a family was $ 63,642. Males had a median income of $ 51,837 versus $ 31,198 for females. The per capita income for

96-428: A female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.6% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.86. The median age in the town was 42.9 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between

128-460: A female householder with no husband present, and 23.70% were non-families. 20.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.96. The county population contained 25.00% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 30.40% from 25 to 44, 25.50% from 45 to 64, and 11.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

160-408: A household in the town was $ 42,273, and the median income for a family was $ 49,500. Males had a median income of $ 39,306 versus $ 20,536 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 19,108. About 9.2% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over. The town's high school is somewhat famous for having

192-466: A total area of 350 square miles (910 km ), of which 346 square miles (900 km ) is land and 4.7 square miles (12 km ) (1.3%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 51,589 people, 20,028 households, and 15,281 families in the county. The population density was 149 people per square mile (58 people/km ). There were 21,621 housing units at an average density of 62.5 units per square mile (24.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of

224-610: Is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia . As of the 2020 census , the population was 57,440. Its county seat is Winfield , its largest incorporated city is Hurricane , and its largest community is the census-designated place of Teays Valley . Putnam County is part of the Huntington–Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area , across the Kanawha River from Charleston, West Virginia . The Virginia General Assembly formed Putnam County on March 11, 1848, from parts of Cabell , Kanawha and Mason counties . It

256-437: Is still a " glass ceiling " for women in music education careers, as there is "stigma" associated with women in leadership positions and "men outnumber women as administrators." Lowell Mason Fellows are individuals who have furthered NAfME's mission of ensuring accessibility to music education for all. Music educators, music education advocates, political leaders, and key decision makers are eligible for designation. The names of

288-1196: Is the current president of NAfME , and the executive director is Christophe Woodside. In 1956, a former MENC Executive Secretary prepared a chronology of the organization's genesis and growth: "1905—First discussion of organizing a separate conference of [K-12] music supervisors at the meeting of NEA music section, Asbury Park, NJ (July 2–7); 1906—First call issued November 27 for a School Music Supervisors Conference in Keokuk, Iowa; 1907—With 69 present, 'Music Supervisors National Conference' established in Keokuk (10-12 April); 1910—Constitution adopted, first recorded committee report, first book of proceedings published. Affiliate relationship established with National Federation of Music Clubs; 1914—'Music Supervisors Bulletin' (later 'Music Educators Journal') established. First report of Committee on Community Songs; 1915—Beginning of an emphasis on community music activities and community service by school music supervisors and music teachers; 1917—First National Music Supervisors Chorus; 1918—National Education Council established, Eastern Music Supervisors Conference organized; 1919—Music appreciation comes to

320-724: The Wheeling Convention which ultimately led to the creation of the state of West Virginia in 1863. Two minor battles were fought in Putnam County during the Civil War. On July 17, 1861, Confederate soldiers defeated a Union force at the Battle of Scary Creek , before withdrawing to Charleston . The Confederates included a cavalry troop raised by Colonel Albert Gallatin Jenkins , who until Virginia's secession from

352-487: The confluence of the Kanawha River and the Pocatalico River . According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 0.76 square miles (1.97 km), of which 0.59 square miles (1.53 km) is land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 974 people, 395 households, and 290 families living in the town. The population density

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384-409: The poverty line , including 11.30% of those under age 18 and 7.60% of those age 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 55,486 people, 21,981 households, and 16,176 families in the county. The population density was 160 people per square mile (62 people/km ). There were 23,438 housing units at an average density of 67.7 units per square mile (26.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of

416-499: The "Battle of Winfield" ended as a Union victory. Putnam County's Civil War soldiers were about evenly split between Union and Confederate, with about four hundred on each side. Putnam County was one of fifty Virginia counties admitted to the Union as the state of West Virginia on June 20, 1863. Later that year, its counties were divided into civil townships , with the intention of encouraging local government. This proved impractical in

448-475: The 1980s, when Buffalo and Union Districts were consolidated into Buffalo-Union District, and Teays Valley's name abbreviated to "Teays". A railroad was rebuilt through Putnam County in 1875. The Kanawha River flows north-northwestward through the center of Putnam County. The county terrain consists of wooded hills, carved with drainages. The terrain slopes to the north, with the highest point near its SW corner at 1,129 ft (344 m) ASL. The county has

480-569: The Union had represented the area in Congress . Jenkins would be commissioned a brigadier general in 1862, but died of wounds received at the Battle of Cloyd's Mountain in May 1864. The second skirmish occurred on October 24, 1864, after West Virginia became a Union state. Confederate troops seized and sank a Union steamboat on the Kanawha River near Winfield, then attacked the courthouse, but

512-470: The ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 18.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.5% male and 51.5% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,013 people, 404 households, and 311 families living in the town. The population density was 1,806.2 inhabitants per square mile (698.4/km). There were 430 housing units at an average density of 766.7 per square mile (296.5/km). The racial makeup of

544-1000: The circuit of six Sectional Conferences; 1934—Name change from Music Supervisors National Conference to Music Educators National Conference; 1940—Beginning of cooperation with Pan-American Union and State Department in 'Good Neighbor' program, first meeting of College Band Directors Conference; WWII—Intensive cooperation with agencies & organizations including the State Dept., Treasury Dept., War Dept., Library of Congress Music Division; 1947—First student chapters enrolled; 1951—MENC Washington, DC office opens in NEA headquarters; 1953—First issue of ' Journal of Research in Music Education'; 1955—MENC becomes member of National Music Council. NAfME functions regionally through more than fifty state (or state-level) affiliates. These federated state associations include organizations representing each of

576-644: The county was $ 25,857. About 8.5% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over. Putnam County voters have traditionally voted Republican. In only one national election since 1964 has the county selected the Democratic candidate. 38°31′N 81°55′W  /  38.51°N 81.91°W  / 38.51; -81.91 National Association for Music Education#State affiliates As of February 2024, Scott Sheehan (update later, ask Chris how to present Debs name-KH)

608-468: The county was 96.8% white, 0.9% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 13.2% were American , 12.9% were German , 11.3% were English , and 10.6% were Irish . Of the 21,981 households, 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 9.5% had

640-416: The county was 97.97% White , 0.56% Black or African American , 0.16% Native American , 0.58% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.13% from other races , and 0.59% from two or more races. 0.51% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race. There were 20,028 households, out of which 35.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.20% were married couples living together, 8.90% had

672-740: The fifty U.S. states; the District of Columbia ; and a single affiliate for Europe . Hamlin Cogswell (1852–1922) founded the Music Supervisors National Conference in 1907. While a small number of women served as president of the Music Supervisors National Conference (and the following renamed versions of the organization over the next century) in the early 20th century, there were only two female presidents between 1952 and 1992, which "possibly reflects discrimination." After 1990, however, leadership roles for women in

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704-854: The foreground... 'Service Version' of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' accepted by U.S. War Department upon recommendation of Conference-sponsored 'Committee of Twelve'; 1920—State Advisory Committees established; 1922—Southern Conference for Music Education organized; 1923—introduction of slogan, 'Music For Every Child—Every Child for Music'; 1924—Biennial plan proposed for meeting of National and Sectional Conferences; 1925—First National High School Band Contest sponsored; 1926—First National High School Orchestra; 1927—North Central and Southwestern Conferences hold first meetings; 1928—First National High School Chorus established; 1929—First meeting of Northwest Conference; 1930—office opened in Chicago; 1931—California-Western (later 'Western') Conference holds first meeting, completing

736-427: The heavily rural state, and in 1872 the townships were converted into magisterial districts . Putnam County was initially divided into six townships: Buffalo, Curry, Grant, Hutton, Scott, and Union. These became magisterial districts in 1872, and the following year two were renamed, with Grant becoming Teays Valley, while Hutton became Pocatalico. Except for minor adjustments, these districts were largely unchanged until

768-462: The mascot "Dots," Poca Dots. Poca High School recently was selected by ESPN as having the number one sports nickname in the country. Poca High School's show choir, "Visual Volume," is a 14-time WVMEA state show choir champion. Director Joseph Kincaid, renowned for his title as "Best Dressed Director" in WVMEA competitive show choir, is a National Board certified teacher. As of 2018, Leonard Varner

800-399: The organization opened up. From 1990 to 2010, there were five female presidents of this organization. Women music educators "outnumber men two-to-one" in teaching general music, choir, private lessons, and keyboard instruction. More men tend to be hired for band education, administration and jazz jobs, and more men work in colleges and universities. According to Dr. Sandra Wieland Howe, there

832-509: The town was 97.24% White , 1.09% African American , 0.49% Native American , and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population. There were 404 households, out of which 34.4% had children that were under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who

864-475: Was 1,650.8 inhabitants per square mile (637.4/km). There were 415 housing units at an average density of 703.4 per square mile (271.6/km). The racial makeup of the town was 98.7% White , 0.5% African American , 0.2% Asian , and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population. There were 395 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 10.1% had

896-413: Was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.50 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 41,892, and the median income for a family was $ 48,674. Males had a median income of $ 40,782 versus $ 23,532 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,471. About 7.10% of families and 9.30% of the population were below

928-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.86. In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males. The median income for

960-602: Was a divisive issue in Putnam County before and during the Civil War . In the Virginia Secession Convention of 1861, Putnam County voters elected James W. Hoge to represent them, and he voted against secession on April 17, 1861, when the convention passed the secession ordinance. However, he returned to Richmond for the second session in June, and signed the ordinance. No one from Putnam county attended

992-606: Was named for Israel Putnam , who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War . George Washington surveyed the area in 1770. Winfield , the county seat, had been founded in 1818 but was incorporated on February 21, 1868, and named to honor General Winfield Scott a General during the Mexican American War and early stage of the Civil War . Slavery

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1024-439: Was the director. In Spring of 2020, Leonard Varner went missing after allegations. The new show choir director is Michael Rose as of Fall 2020. Poca is also memorialized in a series of art stamps and related stories created by West Virginian artist Ben Mahmoud . The series of stamps feature humorous fictional stories sensationalized around bits and pieces of actual history. Putnam County, West Virginia Putnam County

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