This article from 1821 describes giant skeletons found in a field (mound) in Mason County WV. The description of the skeletons offer them up as
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WV: Michael J Owens
When reading about WV history and those who made history, I always have extra affection for Fayette and Mason County finds. Today, I am reading
Lakin State Hospital (Mason County WV)
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
WV History: John McCausland and Grape Hill
As a boy, John McCausland came to live with his relatives in Henderson (West) Virginia, just outside of Point Pleasant. That happened in 1843 when
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
Historical Marker: (WV) Captain John Hereford and Mercer’s Bottom
Title: Mercer’s Bottom / Captain John Hereford Inscriptions are on both sides as follows: Mercer’s Bottom: This is part of the 16,000 acre tract surveyed by
Thoughts and Ponderances 