West virginia history

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

west virginia project: The History of West Virginia

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 Civil War Battlefield Map - Map depicting the battles fought within the state of West Virginia during the Civil War.

"There is a clan of partly-colored people in Barbour County often called Guineas, under the erroneous presumption that they are Guinea negroes."

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

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City of Mount Hope