Concord University is a public university in Athens, West Virginia. It was founded on February 28, 1872, when the West Virginia Legislature passed “an Act to locate a Branch
Category: History
Research: Constitution of the State of West Virginia
Constitution of West Virginia PREAMBLE Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia,
Historical Marker: William H. Powell (WV)
Title: William H. Powell Inscription: Born 1825 in Wales, he emigrated to U.S. as a child and was working in iron industry when war erupted. Commissioned captain
Historical Marker: May Moore Mound (WV)
I have passed the Historical Marker so many times in my travels from New Haven to Huntington. I have always wondered about the specific history
WV: Golden Delicious
On this day in 1995, West Virginia adopted the Golden Delicious Apple as the State Fruit Golden Delicious: State Fruit of West Virginia Official Journal
Headlines from the past – Feb 20th Through The Years
Headlines from 1920 (100 Years Ago): Headlines from 1945 (75 Years Ago): Headlines from 1970 (50 Years Ago): Headlines from 1995 (25 Years Ago): Headlines
Thoughts and Ponderances 