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
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WV History: James-Young Gang Held Up Huntington Bank
On September 6, 1875, Jesse James’ 28th birthday, he and three other members of the James-Young Gang robbed the Huntington Bank in Huntington, West Virginia making off with cash estimated between $10,000-$20,000.
WV Notable: George J Kossuth
GEORGE J. KOSSUTH Kossuth was born in 1886 to Hungarian immigrants. He was a renaissance man, loving all aspects of art and the humanities. He
WV History: The Battle Of Carnifax Ferry / Sep 10, 1861
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
The Campbell Hospital: beckley, West Virginia
While looking back through West Virginia newspapers from this week in 1910, I came across this ad for The Campbell Hospital. I had never heard
Shirley Donnelly: Fayette Countys Famous Old Saloons
I came across this article, by the late Rev Shirley Donnelly which covers Fayette County’s Famous Saloons. I had a good chuckle while reading and
Thoughts and Ponderances 