Williamstown: I have selected Williamstown, WV as my "Glass Town" for this project. As time goes by, I will be adding more information and updates to regarding Williamstown and our visit there this summer. Williamstown has a population of roughly 2900 and is situated in Wood County, near the Parkersburg area. Williamstown is famous for Fenton glass which was established in 1905 by brothers Frank and John. At one time Fenton Glass produced more hand-crafted art glass than any other company in the US. In 1987, Fenton Glass established a unique relationship with QVC in which QVC marketed glass products only from Fenton Glass. In, 2007 Fenton Glass suffered from financial problems and issued a closure statement. In response, QVC promoted their products and a frenzy of sales ensued. This allowed Fenton to remain open until 2011 when the company was forced to sale most of its assets. Nearly 400 people lost their jobs. Today, Fenton Art Glass operates by designing beads and earrings.