The Defender Towboat was a sternwheel, built in 1881 at Brownsville PA. It was originally named S.L. Wood but was renamed Defender when sold in
Mason County (WV)-Mysterious Skeletons
This article from 1821 describes giant skeletons found in a field (mound) in Mason County WV. The description of the skeletons offer them up as
WV: Michael J Owens
When reading about WV history and those who made history, I always have extra affection for Fayette and Mason County finds. Today, I am reading
Merchants and Miners National Bank – Oak Hill, West Virginia
Merchants and Miners Bank was opened its doors on January 1, 1906 (it was actually established January 1, 1905). It would later merge with Bank
Basil L Plumley, WV War Hero
Basil L Plumley was born January 1, 1920. He was a career soldier and airborne combat infantryman in the US Army, reaching the rank of
WV History: Salt Works / Liverpool Salt and Coal Company
Earlier this year, Husband and I made our way past areas that were significant to Salt Mining in our area of Mason County, West Virginia.
Thoughts and Ponderances 