The community of Clawson in Pocahontas County,

 The community of Clawson in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, was named after Nathan Clawson, a pioneer settler who arrived in the area in the early 1800s. Clawson was born in Virginia in 1785 and came to Pocahontas County in 1806. He settled on a tract of land near the Greenbrier River and built a cabin. Clawson was a farmer and a blacksmith, and he also served as a justice of the peace. He died in 1861 at the age of 76.

The community of Clawson grew up around Clawson's cabin. In the early days, it was a small farming community, but it eventually became a transportation hub. The Greenbrier River was a major transportation route, and Clawson was located on the river. In addition, the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike passed through Clawson.

There was a sawmill, a gristmill, a blacksmith shop, and a general store. The community also had a school and a church.

Clawson's population peaked in the early 1900s. However, the community began to decline after the construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway in the 1930s. The parkway bypassed Clawson, and many residents moved away. Today, Clawson is a small, unincorporated community with a population of around 100 people.

Here are some additional facts about the history of Clawson, Pocahontas County, West Virginia:

• The first post office in Clawson was established in 1837.
• The community had its own school system from the early 1800s to the 1950s..