Cody Straley

A frequent contributor to West Virginia Explorer, Steven Cody Straley is a West Virginia historian, writer, and preservationist known for his work documenting the Mountain State’s cultural and architectural history. A native of Wayne County, he serves as the National Register and Architectural Survey Coordinator for the West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office, where he helps preserve historically significant sites across the state. Straley holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history from Marshall University and has written extensively on West Virginia history, Civil War memory, and Appalachian heritage. He is also the author of works on regional history and frequently shares historical research and commentary through public talks and social media. He can be reached at codystraley@gmail.com.