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Ghent is a small community located in Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA. It is situated in the southern part of the state, near the border with Virginia. While Ghent itself may not have a particularly rich or prominent history, the broader region of West Virginia has a fascinating historical background.

Early Settlement and Exploration: The area that would become West Virginia was initially explored by Europeans in the early 17th century. However, it wasn't until the mid-18th century that significant European settlement began.