Per e-WV: In July 1861, Union forces pushed the Confederates out of the Kanawha Valley and occupied the strategic Gauley Bridge area. In August the Confederates launched
Tag: Civil War
Research: Mason County WV Library (Point Pleasant)
I made my way over to the Point Pleasant branch of the Mason County (WV) Public Library to see what they have as far as
(WV): The Sinks of Gandy
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
Historical Marker: General Jenkins, “Greenbottom”
I pass this Historical Marker and the house it notates often. Last evening, on my way home from the drop zone I decided to stop
FayCo History: Closing the Court House (1861)
From the WV Culture website: Fayetteville, the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia, was originally named Vandalia for its founder, Abraham Vandal. Before 1837,
Women’s History Month: Clara Barton, humanitarian
Clara Barton (1821–1912) was an American nurse, suffragist and humanitarian who is best remembered for organizing the American Red Cross. I covered her last year
Thoughts and Ponderances 