About Coin Harvey

Step inside the story of Coin Harvey, the visionary behind this grand 1874 historic mansion.

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Early Life & Education

William Hope "Coin" Harvey was born on August 16, 1851, in Buffalo, West Virginia.

He attended Buffalo Academy and briefly studied at Marshall College (now Marshall University).

At just 16 years old, he began teaching school while independently studying law.

Legal Career & Family Practice

Harvey passed the West Virginia bar exam by the young age of only 19yrs. and opened a law practice in Barboursville, WV.

He later partnered with his brother, Thomas A. Harvey, a magistrate judge in Harrison County, and ultimately built the Coin Harvey House, which is now proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Legacy & Later Life

Harvey became a leading advocate for the free coinage of silver, and fought against British & foreign banking institutions.

Becoming an astute author while gaining fame through his popular 1894 book "Coin's Financial School."

In 1932, he ran for President of the U.S. on the Liberty Party ticket, receiving over 53,000 votes.

His investments included the Monte Ne Resort in Arkansas and founding The Ozark Trails Association.

Harvey Family Portrait - (*colorized)

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