Mount Hope Fire The Fayette JournalSpecial EditionMarch 24, 1910 Mt. Hope Swept by Flames Entire Town Devastated by the Most Disastrous Fire in History of
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(WV) Bluebeard of Quiet Dell, Harry Powers the WV Serial Killer (1931)
Harry F. Powers (born Harm Drenth; November 17, 1893 – March 18, 1932) was a Dutch-born American serial killer who was hanged in Moundsville, West Virginia. Powers lured his victims through
19 Mar 1838: Grave Creek Mound was opened by Jesse Tomlinson.
The Grave Creek Mound in the Ohio River Valley in West Virginia is one of the largest conical-type burial mounds in the United States, now standing 62 feet (19 m) high and 240 feet (73 m)
Women's History Month: WV Female Veteran
As you park in the lot adjacent to the state capitol and then make your way to the building, you will pass an amazing memorial
Womens History Month: (WV) Diamond Teeth Mary McClain
Of all the things I have read about Mary, the one line that stands out to me is this: “Her ashes were scattered on the railroad tracks
March 1900 Red Ash Mining Disaster (WV)
Red Ash, Rush Run Explosions Per e-WV: West Virginia’s first major mine explosion of the 20th century occurred March 6, 1900, at Red Ash Mine
Thoughts and Ponderances 