My friend Ben stopped by for a visit and we discussed my blog and sudden dive into “all things West Virginia history”. He asked me
Category: West Virginia History
The Murder Of William Tabor, Deputy Sheriff of McDowell County WV
This blog made me horribly sad. A corrupt mayor, being investigated for the corruption of two young girls as well as taking bribes, shoots the
WV: 1915 Layland Mine Disaster (Fayette County)
On 2 Mar 1915, a blast swept through Layland No. 3 mine, killing 112 men. The explosion blew out the drift mouth and struck dead
(WV) Concord College
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
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,
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
Thoughts and Ponderances 