West virginia history

lacrosse, wisconsin, 1973. kelly bradley, scotch grove, may, 1987. great northern railway, "extra 3387 east", near delano, ...

This photograph from the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, FSA/OWI Black and White Negatives collection, taken in September 1938 by Marion Post Wolcott, carried the following caption: "Boarded-up homes in abandoned mining town. Twin Branch, West Virginia. Once very nice, owned by

West Virginia has a wealth of history. Here are 10 interesting and little known facts about West Virginia from someone who lives there.

west virginia project: The History of West Virginia

This is a collection of vintage West Virginia photos about the beauty and wonders of the state, its history and people.

Along the banks of the Ohio River and other waterways, there are several places where -- after a heavy rain -- Native American artifacts still crop up

Original Caption: Houses Perched on a Hillside in Logan, West Virginia. Many Homes Are Built on Hilly Ground Because Flat Land in the Valleys Is at a Premium. Many of the Younger Mining Families Are Buying Mobile Homes Because They Are Cheaper Than Conventional Housing and Take Up Less Space 04/1974 U.S. National Archives’ Local Identifier: 412-DA-13971 Photographer: Corn, Jack, 1929- Subjects: Logan (Logan county, West Virginia, United States) inhabited place Environmental Protection Agency…

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Physical map of West Virginia showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about West Virginia.

When pioneers and other explorers first ventured into what would become West Virginia, they encountered artifacts of a much earlier age —