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Inscription. On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William E. “Grumble” Jones and John D. Imboden began a raid from Virginia through present-day West Virginia against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Taking separate routes, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. A mile north stood the cabin in which Waitman T. Willey, the States first U. S. Senator was born, October 18, 1811. Elected August 4, 1863 by the Legislature, he served until March 3, 1871. Died May 2, 1900; buried in ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Explosion in Consolidated Coal No. 9 mine November 20, 1968 resulted in deaths of 78 miners, with only 21 men rescued. Mine sealed ten days later due to fires and explosions. In 1969 recovery efforts began. Over ten year ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Completed in 1921, honoring WWI veterans. Designed by Concrete Steel Engineering Co. NY; built by John F. Casey Co. Pittsburgh. Three 250 ft. reinforced concrete arch spans, 90 ft. abo... More on HMDB

Inscription. Completed in 1921, honoring WWI veterans. Designed by Concrete Steel Engineering Co. NY; built by John F. Casey Co. Pittsburgh. Three 250 ft. reinforced concrete arch spans, 90 ft. abo... More on HMDB

'High Gate' (also known as the 'James Edwin Watson House' or 'Ross Funeral Home') is a historic residence located at 800 Fairmont Avenue in Fairmont, West Virginia. The High Gate house and carriage house were built ca. 1910-1913 ... More on Wikipedia

WELCOME TO MAIN STREET FAIRMONT! It doesn't take visitors long to understand why we've earned the honor of our nickname, "The Friendly City"! Fairmont is the county seat of Marion County, West Virg... More on Mainstreetfairmont.org

Inscription. Home of Francis H. Pierpont, whose services in the organization of this State are commemorated by his statue in Statuary Hall, Washington. He was governor under the Restored Government... More on HMDB

Inscription. David Morgan (1721–1813). Son of Col. Morgan Morgan. Surveyed with Washington for Fairfax Stone; explored with Boone & Gist. Settled here in 1771. Surveyed Pleasantville (Rivesville) 1776. Upriver on his nearby ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Named in honor of local American hero, “Spanky” Roberts (1918–84), graduate of Dunbar H. S. & WV State College, 1st African-American aviation cadet, Tuskegee, 1941. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant & pilot ... More on HMDB

Inscription. On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William E. “Grumble” Jones and John D. Imboden began a raid from Virginia through present-day West Virginia against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Taking separate routes, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William E. “Grumble” Jones and John D. Imboden began a raid from Virginia through present-day West Virginia against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Taking separate routes, ... More on HMDB