Established in 1919 by an act of the Legislature. Opened for “colored” patients in 1926 and then integrated in 1954. In 1957, the Hospital acquired
Category: History
Nov 1, 1950: Second Attempted Assassination of Harry S. Truman
This is a compendium of articles and facts on the second attempted assassination of President Harry S. Truman. Per Wikipedia: The second of two assassination
WV History: Teddy Roosevelt Visits By Train- April 1912
Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to use an entire train dedicated to campaign staff. He used the train to deliver 673 speeches while traveling
Jan 24, 1935: Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company And The First Canned Beer
In partnership with the American Can Company, the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company delivered 2,000 cans of Krueger’s Finest Beer and Krueger’s Cream Ale to faithful
WV History: Kingston Mine Disaster 1929
On January 26,1929, there was a major mine explosion at the Number 5 Mine of the Kingston-Pocahontas Coal Company in Fayette County, West Virginia. The
WV History: Jan 26, 1921 Sid Hatfield Stands Trial For Murder
Jan 26, 1961 was the first day of the trial against Sid Hatfield and 22 other defendants for the murder of Albert Felts, detective. In
Thoughts and Ponderances 