I grew up at the base of Carlisle Mountain in a holler. I caught the bus across the road from the Oakwood Company Store. For
Category: History
The Need More Saloon (Pax, WV). Fayette County ties to the Family Of Devil Anse Hatfield
I read this morning that some of Devil Anse Hatfield’s sons (back in the day) owned businesses in the Fayette County, West Virginia area. That
WV History: Chester Merriman, Youngest Soldier of WWI
I came across an interesting fact when looking at demographics for WWI, the youngest person to enlist for World War I was Chester Merriman of
WV History: Clark Gable
Yes, you read that right: West Virginia and Clark Gable crossed paths back in the day! Wiki: William Clark Gable (February 1, 1901 – November 16, 1960)
WV History: 1952 Dedication of Huntington (WV) Airport
On November 2, 1952 , the dedication ceremony for the new tri state airport was held at the facility, just outside of Ceredo. There, then
The Killing Of Lewis Wetzel By John Hall (Oct 1862)
In Mason County WV, along Rt 62, Just below the Mason County airport, there is a historical marker for John Hall. It notes: “Born 1805
Thoughts and Ponderances 