Around Shinnston

Around Shinnston
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 128
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ISBN-10 : 9781439652732
ISBN-13 : 1439652732
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis Around Shinnston by : Robert P. Bice III

Surrounding the West Fork River and its tributaries, the communities in northern Harrison County are rich in both history and pride. With an abundance of natural resources, such as coal and oil, the areas featured in Around Shinnston developed into industries that brought growth and commerce. Many of these towns were named for the coal companies that established mines there, including Gypsy and Owings. Viropa was named for Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, while Wyatt, previously called Goosetown, was renamed to honor a local physician. Big Elm once carried the roots of the largest water elm tree on record, and Enterprise was a large Indian territory. Shinnston is the largest community in Clay District (third largest in Harrison County) and is home to the oldest structure in this part of the state. These areas were the "heart of the Bituminous Coal Fields" and today take pride in their history.

On This Day in West Virginia Civil War History

On This Day in West Virginia Civil War History
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 9781625855770
ISBN-13 : 162585577X
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis On This Day in West Virginia Civil War History by : Michael B. Graham

West Virginia is the only state formed by seceding from a Confederate state. And its connections to the Civil War run deep. One day at a time, award-winning historian Michael Graham presents intriguing, event-driven anecdotes and history related to the state. On July 11, 1861, a Union force attacked 1,300 Confederate troops camped at Rich Mountain in a renowned battle. Confederate guerrillas raided Hacker's Creek on June 12, 1864. Find little-known facts about the Battles of Droop Mountain, Carnifex Ferry, Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown and a whole host of others. Read a story one day or month at a time. Celebrate an entire year of Civil War history in the Mountain State.

Saward's Journal

Saward's Journal
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Total Pages : 612
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ISBN-10 : NYPL:33433062768746
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

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The Tradesman

The Tradesman
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1454
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ISBN-10 : UIUC:30112064288209
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Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis The Tradesman by : John E. MacGowan

Southern Hardware

Southern Hardware
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1096
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ISBN-10 : NYPL:33433109951107
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

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Goldenseal

Goldenseal
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Total Pages : 318
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ISBN-10 : IND:30000070066349
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

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Symposium

Symposium
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Total Pages : 680
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ISBN-10 : UIUC:30112008818764
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Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Symposium by : National Slag Association

West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey

West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey
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Total Pages : 750
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ISBN-10 : OSU:32435019602788
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Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey by : West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey