From 1896 until 1901 independent telephone companies were very active throughout southern West Virginia.  It was during this time that exchanges were constructed in Lewisburg, Ronceverte and Alderson.  People living in the county seat could now communicate with the outside world.  Over lines owned by the “Limestone Telephone Company” the Chesapeake and Potomac furnished service through Lewisburg to Marlinton and from Ronceverte to Union. 

Telephone Operators in Lewisburg

 

In 1923, the assessed value of C&P of WV was $5,500,000 and Limestone was assessed at $25,000. 

(Source: History of West Virginia, Old and New, 1923)